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Govt asks banks to save Jet Airways from bankruptcy ahead of polls: Report

India is gearing up for Lok Sabha Elections starting April 11

High selling, distribution costs of debt-laden Jet Airways under scanner
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India's government has asked state-run banks to rescue privately held Jet Airways without pushing it into bankruptcy, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to avert thousands of job losses weeks before a general election, two people within the administration told Reuters.

The finance ministry has in the past year sought regular updates from the banks, led by State Bank of India (SBI) , on Jet's financial health, the people said. In recent months, the banks have provided weekly updates about a revival plan and also sought government advice, the people added.

"Top officials at the finance ministry seek regular updates on the

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