Hyderabad, Jan. 25 -- Telangana Jagruthi, headed by former MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha, has decided to contest the upcoming local body elections in the state on behalf of All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) with "lion" as the election symbol, people familiar with the matter said.

Earlier on Wednesday, Kavitha told reporters that her organisation will not contest the upcoming municipal polls in the state, as it has not yet evolved into a full-fledged political party. "However, Jagruti would extend support to any party or candidate seeking its backing in the elections," she said.

However, many Telangana Jagruthi leaders at the ground level are keen on contesting the local body elections, including the municipal elections likely to be held in Februa...