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Indian-Origin Data Scientist Fired After Video Of Him Obtaining 'Free Food' From Canada Food Bank Goes Viral
Mashable ^ | 04 24 2024 | Omair Pall

Posted on 04/24/2024 8:18:56 PM PDT by yesthatjallen

Mehul Prajapati, an Indian-origin data scientist working at TD Bank in Canada, found himself at the center of controversy after a video surfaced showcasing his approach to acquiring "free food" from food banks designated for students in Canada.

In the viral video, Prajapati discussed his method of obtaining food from charity food banks meant to support students in Canadian colleges and universities. He displayed his haul, which included a variety of items like fruits, vegetables, pasta, and canned goods obtained from these food banks. The video quickly drew backlash online, with many expressing outrage at Prajapati's actions, highlighting that food banks are intended to assist individuals facing financial hardship, not to be exploited by those who are financially stable.

The swift and strong public response prompted TD Bank to take decisive action. An update shared by the same user who posted the video revealed that Prajapati had been terminated from his position at TD Bank. A screenshot of an email from the bank confirmed his dismissal, stating that Prajapati "no longer works at TD."

The incident sparked important discussions about ethics and the responsible use of resources meant for vulnerable populations. It emphasized the critical role of food banks in supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity, particularly during challenging economic times.

As the video continues to circulate online, it has prompted broader conversations about the appropriate use of charitable resources and the impact of unethical behavior on public trust. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding ethical standards and ensuring that resources are distributed equitably to those who genuinely need them.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: canada; foodbank; immigrant; indian
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To: Fai Mao

Indians are not very ethical.


21 posted on 04/24/2024 8:48:32 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: Mears

They can barely speak English and have low IQs.


22 posted on 04/24/2024 8:49:05 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: dfwgator

LOL. Trudeau seems like a really nice guy. But his policies are every bit as nutty as his dad’s, whether Fidel or Pierre. Given the matinee idol looks, my guess is Fidel.


23 posted on 04/24/2024 9:11:01 PM PDT by Zhang Fei (My dad had a Delta 88. That was a car. It was like driving your living room)
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To: Zhang Fei

No wonder the wife left him.


24 posted on 04/24/2024 9:11:42 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dfwgator

[No wonder the wife left him.]


Whether Fidel or Pierre, both were big time philanderers. My guess? The apple doesn’t fall far from either tree. It’s the usual reason for these breakups.


25 posted on 04/24/2024 9:15:53 PM PDT by Zhang Fei (My dad had a Delta 88. That was a car. It was like driving your living room)
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To: Zhang Fei

“Abe Reles himself died after suspiciously falling from a window.”

The Epstein of his day.


26 posted on 04/24/2024 9:16:57 PM PDT by rxh4n1
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To: yesthatjallen

As Vox Day would say, he has to go back.


27 posted on 04/24/2024 9:19:14 PM PDT by grey_whiskers ( The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: AnotherUnixGeek

“What laws or charity rules did this guy break?”

Buying at thrift stores even if you can afford expensive stores violates the same laws as his actions.


28 posted on 04/24/2024 9:24:32 PM PDT by Jyotishi (Seeking the truth, a fact at a time.)
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To: yesthatjallen

From ‘Animal House’ to OhCanada do gooders : “...ya mohron..”


29 posted on 04/24/2024 9:25:34 PM PDT by A strike (There is no tyranny that cannot be justified by 'climate change')
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To: Mears

Really?
check out India


30 posted on 04/24/2024 9:28:02 PM PDT by A strike (There is no tyranny that cannot be justified by 'climate change')
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To: yesthatjallen

Not smart to video himself in that situation.
It may be ‘legal’, but it looks like mooching, or taking what is not meant for you. He was so proud of his ‘booty’.


31 posted on 04/24/2024 9:29:47 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: yesthatjallen

Ethical standards 2024; What’s that?


32 posted on 04/24/2024 9:31:52 PM PDT by VTenigma (Conspiracy theory is the new "spoiler alert")
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To: yesthatjallen

He’s far from alone.

We had a food bank once a month in the church near us in the Upstate NY town we lived in.

The line of cars was long and there were some pretty pricey vehicles in that lineup.

No way they needed the food bank to feed themselves driving something like that.


33 posted on 04/24/2024 9:38:00 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: metmom

The grade school right next door to my condo complex has a Food Bank and there are more than a few Mercedes, BMWs and Teslas in the quarter-mile line!


34 posted on 04/24/2024 9:41:24 PM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon))
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To: Mears

That may be. But he’s a data scientist behaving in a low-trust manner, as befits a low trust society.


35 posted on 04/24/2024 10:05:23 PM PDT by Reverend Wright ( Everything touched by progressives, dies !)
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To: DCPatriot; yesthatjallen

I miss George Kastanza in Seinfeld. This scenario must have been on an episode! “Was that wrong???”


36 posted on 04/24/2024 10:08:30 PM PDT by Dogbert41 (“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” -Matthew 5:9)
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To: yesthatjallen

The guy was probably Jonesing for the free food that Sikh temples in India will give out to all comers. Yeah, that’s the ticket, it was for religious reasons: all in reverence and homage to his upbringing and culture.


37 posted on 04/24/2024 10:16:26 PM PDT by Tellurian (Any cleverness from a democrat is quickly invested in deception)
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To: Reverend Wright
Import millions from low-trust societies in the Third World...

And get murdered by a 3rd worlder... Hey, that's just as accurate.

38 posted on 04/24/2024 10:24:32 PM PDT by Bullish (...And just like that, I was off the ping list.)
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To: Fai Mao
No.

But civilized people do not do things like that.

And the bank decided they did not need that kind of publicity.

39 posted on 04/24/2024 10:27:45 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear ( Roses are red, Violets are blue, I love being on the government watch list, along with all of you.)
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To: dfwgator

I had Indian co-workers that ate beef.


40 posted on 04/24/2024 10:33:36 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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