What was the ideological range within the Congress party?

The Congress party served as an ideological coalition, accommodating individuals and groups with a range of beliefs, including revolutionaries, pacifists, conservatives, radicals, extremists, moderates, and those from the left, right, and centre.
It functioned as a platform for numerous groups, interests, and even political parties to participate in the national movement.
During the pre-independence era, many organizations and parties with their own constitutions and organizational structures were allowed to operate within the Congress.
Some of these groups, such as the Congress Socialist Party, later separated from the Congress and became opposition parties.
Despite differences in methods, specific programs, and policies, the Congress party managed to contain and, to some extent, resolve conflicts and build consensus.