Hyderabad, April 24 -- The Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) has decided not to contest the Lok Sabha elections to be held in Telangana on May 13. The party announced its decision on Wednesday, April 24.

Majeedullah Khan alias Farhath Khan, president of MBT, said the party is not contesting the upcoming elections. "In view of the prevailing situation across the country and in Hyderabad, the MBT has decided against contesting the polls," he said during a press conference.

Farhathullah Khan said, after consulting with all the leaders of the MBT, we have reached this decision. "For the benefit of the community, we are not contesting the elections. Our opponents know well what MBT party is after the recent Assembly elections," he said.

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