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NEW DELHI: Alleging that GAIL (India) Limited had committed "gross discrimination" against four differently-abled people, disability rights activist Javed Abidi went on a fast-unto-death on Thursday. The four differently-abled persons -- Rajpal, Rajiv Kumar, Pushpa Kumari and Anju Thapliyal -- were engaged as trainees with GAIL (India) Limited. However, on January 30, 2004, the four were handed their termination letters. Demanding that the four should be reinstated, Mr. Abidi has begun the fast from today. "In the morning, I got a call from a senior official of Indrapratha Gas Limited saying that the four could be employed with them. But we have all decided that we do not want to accept a backdoor entry for these people. They are not seeking charity, they want their rights," said Mr Abidi, Executive Director of National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People. Meanwhile, GAIL (India) Limited has appealed to Mr. Abidi to withdraw his decision to go on a fast unto death. According to a statement issued by the corporate, "the four concerned persons did not participate in the recruitment process. While we appreciate the concern of NCPEDP for these individuals, considering them for employment over the other eligible persons would have amounted to contempt of court. Moreover, this would also have been unfair to the over 8,000 physically challenged individuals who participated in the recruitment process who are also dear to NCPEDP which stands for the overall interest of such physically challenged persons". Dismissing the letter as a "publicity stunt", Mr. Abidi said: "The letter is neither here nor there. A group of activists have met a few political leaders today. We are hoping to get a positive response tomorrow."
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