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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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KEYWORDS: canada; foodbank; immigrant; indian
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To: Zhang Fei

The Wall Street bombing plus other immigrant criminal anarchists of the early 1920’s was the trigger for the 1924 Immigration Act.


41 posted on 04/24/2024 10:47:18 PM PDT by Reverend Wright ( Everything touched by progressives, dies !)
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To: Mears
Most Indians are well educated.

Not in India where just the literacy rate is 76%. What is seen outside of India is the result of a national brain drain, the “cream of the crop”—and that’s not saying much.

42 posted on 04/24/2024 10:50:28 PM PDT by mikey_hates_everything
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To: DCPatriot

Plenty of those lux veh drivers could be upside down.

Still, they need to be walkers.


43 posted on 04/24/2024 10:58:07 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Reverend Wright

[The Wall Street bombing plus other immigrant criminal [anarchists of the early 1920’s was the trigger for the 1924 Immigration Act.]


Indeed. We need a mass deportations of all illegals, and an immediate end to border entries by people without valid visas - the pre-Biden policy. Instead, Biden is swamping Border Patrol in paperwork by making them process millions of illegal border crossers. The only silver lining is that his policy is leading some who would previously have voted Biden to either stay home or vote Trump. In April 2020, Biden was comfortably ahead of Trump. It’s April 2024. They’re even. Emerson 4/2020 had Biden up by 6. Emerson 4/2024 has Trump up by 3.

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/president/general/2020/trump-vs-biden
https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/president/general/2024/trump-vs-biden

Note that Emerson nailed Biden’s 2020 margin of victory, pegging it at 5% in its final pre-election poll. Biden won by 4.5%.


44 posted on 04/24/2024 11:16:23 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

At this point in 1980 Carter was still well ahead of Reagan.

But the killer was that ~80 percent of people felt that the USA was on the wrong track, and they eventually decided Carter was hopeless and couldn’t fix it. All Carter had was doubts about Reagan.

In Trump’s case, people know that he can do the job, and do it better than what has been since 2001.

The wrong track number is more like 70 percent already.


45 posted on 04/24/2024 11:47:54 PM PDT by Reverend Wright ( Everything touched by progressives, dies !)
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To: Fai Mao

He broke a moral law.


46 posted on 04/24/2024 11:59:03 PM PDT by roving (Deplorable Listless Vessel Trumpist With Trumpitis and a Rainbow Bully)
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To: Reverend Wright

Fact.


47 posted on 04/25/2024 12:06:09 AM PDT by Pelham (President Eisenhower. Operation Wetback 1953-54)
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To: Reverend Wright

[At this point in 1980 Carter was still well ahead of Reagan.

But the killer was that ~80 percent of people felt that the USA was on the wrong track, and they eventually decided Carter was hopeless and couldn’t fix it. All Carter had was doubts about Reagan.

In Trump’s case, people know that he can do the job, and do it better than what has been since 2001.

The wrong track number is more like 70 percent already.]


The key here is both men are known quantities, have done the job before, and we have comparables for the major pollsters for the same points in the election cycle. For Quinnipiac, Marist, Yougov, we have like for like polls for each pollster. And in each case, Biden’s margin is down by high single digits in 2024 as compared to 2020. Biden was up high single digits consistently in 2020. He is about even now. Given that weeks before the election, the pollsters overestimated Biden’s 4.5% victory margin by 4%, polling even with Trump now is not a good place to be.

Biden polled much higher in 04/2020 than he did close to the election. If 2024 follows that pattern, Biden’s numbers could start going underwater consistently. Trump’s decent showing in the polls is likely what’s driving his fundraising numbers. No one wants to give to a losing campaign. A winning one is a different proposition.


48 posted on 04/25/2024 12:14:34 AM 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: DCPatriot

Disgusting, isn’t it?


49 posted on 04/25/2024 12:18:36 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: Paladin2
Plenty of those lux veh drivers could be upside down.

Maybe but repairs to their cars are prohibitive so even IF the car had been long paid for, they're still high maintenance cost vehicles.

There's a world of difference between being behind the 8 ball financially because you're having legitimate problems and just financially irresponsible.

50 posted on 04/25/2024 12:22:52 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: roving

There’s a big difference between something being legal and something being right.

Abortion is legal, but it sure isn’t right.


51 posted on 04/25/2024 12:24:12 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: Zhang Fei

Yes, I expect biden to continue to deteriorate, and may eventually crater.

There are always unexpected events in any campaign but I expect Biden can expect, on net, bad news from Ukraine and bad news from the Middle East.

The other thing he can expect is that the closer we get to election day, and the more likely it appears Trump will win, there will be an absolute flood of illegals as they try to get in before Trump can close the border.

That is just going to put more light on his biggest failure, and vulnerability.


52 posted on 04/25/2024 1:04:13 AM PDT by Reverend Wright ( Everything touched by progressives, dies !)
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To: dfwgator

53 posted on 04/25/2024 2:27:36 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: yesthatjallen
[Mehul Prajapati, an Indian-origin data scientist working at TD Bank in Canada]

Seems like that would be a medium-to-high paying job. Oops.


54 posted on 04/25/2024 2:30:47 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: yesthatjallen
Folks with the need to make videos of every aspect of their life , take notice, this one back fired on sahib.

If he had just kept showing up, no one would question this dusky foreigner, how dare they ?

This friggen doofus just had to share his pennypinching ways to others who may want join in the fun.

Sorry मूर्ख (Mūrkha) , you are out of here for lacking common sense.

I have to wonder if this slob is married ? What woman would want a scrounge when he has a decent salary ?

55 posted on 04/25/2024 2:50:15 AM PDT by OldHarbor
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To: yesthatjallen

Possibly the whole thing is a lie.

https://in.mashable.com/culture/74007/indian-student-in-canada-clarifies-misinformation-following-viral-food-bank-video-calls-out-false-cl


56 posted on 04/25/2024 3:35:36 AM PDT by Sertorius (A hayseed with no Greek and dam^ proud of it)
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To: metmom
Maybe but repairs to their cars are prohibitive so even IF the car had been long paid for, they're still high maintenance cost vehicles.

You're right. But immigrants with similar backgrounds and sharing a common language will form networks. They'll use that network to find a mechanic to deal with to get a vehicle going again.

57 posted on 04/25/2024 4:48:22 AM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: Fai Mao

“Did [he] break any laws?”

Did he ever work for Trump or is s he distantly related to Trump?


58 posted on 04/25/2024 4:53:52 AM PDT by Leep (Leftardism strikes 1 in 5.)
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To: AnotherUnixGeek

Depends on if his contract has a moral turpitude clause.

CC


59 posted on 04/25/2024 5:47:35 AM PDT by Celtic Conservative (My cats are more amusing than 200 channels worth of TV.)
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To: BradyLS

I saw the occupants. This was years ago, before the illegals really became an issue and they were definitely NOT immigrants, legal or not.


60 posted on 04/25/2024 6:28:28 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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