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How did the coalition like character of the Congress Party give it an unusual strength?

Answer:

(i) A coalition accommodates all those who join it and help in striking a balance on almost all issues.

(ii) There is a greater tolerance of internal differences and ambitions of various groups and leaders are accommodated.

(iii) It helped the Congress to retain a parity inside it even if a group was not happy.

(iv) Internal factionalism became a strength of the Congress Party, which is usually a weakness.