Which statement is correct regarding the impact of the crisis in East Pakistan on Indira Gandhi's popularity?

The crisis significantly added to her popularity.

Shortly following the 1971 Lok Sabha elections, a significant political and military crisis emerged in East Pakistan, now recognized as Bangladesh. The aftermath of the 1971 elections saw the eruption of a crisis in East Pakistan, culminating in the Indo-Pak war and the subsequent establishment of Bangladesh. These consequential events substantially bolstered the popularity of Indira Gandhi. Even opposition leaders acknowledged her adept statesmanship. Her party triumphed in all the State Assembly elections held in 1972.

Indira Gandhi was not just perceived as a champion for the poor and marginalized; she was also hailed as a resolute nationalist leader. Any opposition to her, whether internal or external, was largely irrelevant. With two consecutive election victories—both at the national level and within the states—the dominance of the Congress party was firmly reestablished. The Congress party's reach extended across various social segments, and it wielded power in nearly all the states. In a mere span of four years, Indira Gandhi effectively quelled challenges to her leadership and to the predominant position of the Congress party.