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Foxconn, an Apple supplier, is facing allegations of discriminating against women at its plant in Tamil Nadu, India for refusing to hire married women due to perceived family responsibilities. Following public outcry, human rights authorities in New Delhi have initiated an investigation into the gender discrimination in hiring practices at the Foxconn plant. The issue has sparked discussions among local female organizations and political parties, leading to calls for a thorough inquiry by both the ruling and opposition parties' women's groups. The National Human Rights Commission of India has called for detailed reports from the federal government's Ministry of Labor and Employment secretary and the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu within a week.
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