A photo published by The Irish Times sparked a new wave of attacks against Indians, with one social media user pointing out that a man in the photo looked Indian. The University of Galway food bank turns away hundreds of students every week because of the huge demand for free food, The Irish Times reports. The report tells how 100 students waited their turn at a student-run food pantry, which started out as a way to distribute excess food but has now become a necessity for students who cannot afford food as the cost of living soars. The food bank has a lottery system that selects some and rejects many, leaving hundreds of registered students disappointed every week. While the report only involved college students facing food poverty, the photo sparked debate online, even though there was no confirmation that the student in the photo was Indian. But haters zoomed in on the photo and tried to dox the man. “The Irish Times published an article yesterday about students being turned away from food banks at the University of Galway. Over 90% of them were Indian nationals on student visas. Why would Indians come to Ireland if they can’t feed themselves, or is this just a scam to save money,” the social media post that sparked the debate said. It was written by Peter Paul, who calls himself a proud Irishman. The man dug out a YouTube video made by an Indian advising fellow Indians on how to get free groceries abroad and blaming it on Indian culture. “It’s their culture. They see everything as free like a bonus, no matter the cost to society,” the man wrote as the internet welcomed India’s hatred. “Shouldn’t they be able to support themselves as a condition of getting a visa?” someone asked. Many wondered whether the students in the photo were all Indian and questioned why it was a scam if they were among hundreds of others lining up for a food bank.
