SSH takes 1 minute after password entry to log into the system

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

After password input, it takes about 60 seconds until ssh login.

sshd_config checked:
- GSSAPI Authentication disabled
- 'UseDNS no' set

The behaviour is independent of using Windows Putty Client or SSH Client from any RHEL System.
The behaviour is independent of using IP or hostname to connect.
The behaviour is independent of user used.

Issue is reproducible for any user and using $bash -vl

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