On which date was the indirect referendum conducted to seek public confidence in President Muhammad Ayub Khan's continuation in office for an additional five years?

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The indirect referendum took place on February 14, 1960, serving as an Electoral College to gauge public support for President Muhammad Ayub Khan's continuation in office. With a voter turnout of 95.6%, this vote of confidence helped legitimize the establishment of a new presidential system.

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