There have been multiple accusations of Pakistan’s military establishment rigging the election in favor of General Ayub Khan.

Meanwhile, the candidate for Convention Muslim League was the incumbent President Mohammed Ayub Khan.

He didn't even hesitate to legislate on electoral matters, giving him an edge over rival candidate, Fatima Jinnah.

Many had sympathies with her as she was the sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, whilst others saw her as an excellent figure to challenge Ayub Khan's Military Dictatorship.

Although many clerics had denounced her with the view that a woman cannot lead a Muslim state, several religious leaders also supported her.

The Jamaat-e-Islami led by Maududi, was a keen supporter of Ms. Jinnah's campaign as she was a conservative motivated by religious views, as compared to secular Ayub Khan.

The election results were not accepted by the Combined Opposition Parties, who accused Ayub Khan of rigging.

The COP staged demonstrations and protests, however, didn't gain much public support as Jinnah, accepted the election results.