‘One party dominance’ in the Indian context means the dominance of the Congress party in the Indian politics. This domination of Congress party was based on popular consensus. — The reason for a dominant one party system was identified with the freedom struggle for building national unity and solidarity. — Another reason for one party dominance was the popular appeal of charismatic leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel, Indira Gandhi, etc.
