Expressing displeasure over nomination of C P Radhakrishnan from Coimbatore Lok Sabha seat, BJP workers went on a hunger strike but withdrew it after a senior leader assured to take up the issue with the central leadership.
The workers, led by district unit President Nandakumar, were seeking immediate replacement of Radhakrishnan with a loyal and son of the soil worker, party sources said.
The agitation by the BJP activists forced the BJP leadership to rush the General Secretary (Organisation) Mohanraj from Chennai to Coimbatore.
After discussions, the BJP workers decided to withdraw their day-long hunger strike.
"After holding discussions with senior leaders and also the dissidents, Mohanraj assured the agitators that he would take up the issue with the party higher ups, based on which the workers withdrew their fast," party sources said.
When contacted, Nandakumar said the workers had succeeded in venting their displeasure over the selection of the candidate.
Future course of action will be decided, after the response from the party, he said.
