The inclusive character of the national movement led by the Congress allowed it to:

Attract different sections, groups, and interests.

There was mutual respect between Congress leaders and opposition leaders in the early years. The interim government formed after Independence and the first general election included opposition leaders like Dr. Ambedkar and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee in the cabinet. Jawaharlal Nehru was fond of the Socialist Party and welcomed socialist leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan into his government. However, as party competition intensified, personal relationships and respect between leaders declined.

This first phase of democratic politics in India was unique due to the inclusive nature of the national movement led by the Congress. It attracted different sections, groups, and interests, forming a broad-based social and ideological coalition. The Congress's key role in the freedom struggle gave it an advantage over others. However, as Congress's ability to accommodate diverse interests and aspirants for political power diminished, other political parties gained greater significance. Thus, Congress's dominance was just one phase in the country's politics.