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mar 25, 1969 - Ayub Khan is Forced to Resign after Widespread Protests in Pakistan.

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Field Marshal Ayub Khan, the second president of Pakistan, was forced to resign after widespread protests across the country. The protests began in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1966, led by the Awami League under Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Awami League demanded greater autonomy for East Pakistan, which was economically and politically disadvantaged compared to West Pakistan.

In 1968, the protests spread to West Pakistan, as other opposition groups joined the movement against Ayub Khan's authoritarian rule. The protests were fueled by economic problems, such as rising inflation and unemployment, as well as dissatisfaction with Ayub Khan's rigged elections and his suppression of dissent.

In March 1969, Ayub Khan declared martial law in an attempt to quell the protests. However, the protests continued and intensified. On March 25, 1969, Ayub Khan resigned from office and handed over power to the army chief of staff, General Yahya Khan.

Ayub Khan's resignation was a major turning point in Pakistani history. It marked the end of his 11-year rule and ushered in a new era of political instability. The protests also led to the rise of Bengali nationalism and the eventual secession of East Pakistan in 1971.

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mar 25, 1969
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~ 56 years ago