Bengaluru-based Apple employee quits, alleges mental harassment and Islamophobic remarks
Bengaluru: An Apple employee announced his decision to quit citing workplace harassment such as abusive language, managerial errors and Islamophobic comments at the corporate giant’s Bengaluru office.
Khalid Parvez had worked at Apple for more than a decade. He took to LinkedIn to share that after raising the concerning issues with the HR, he was asked to “trust the system” and was also assured of a proper investigation. However, after a two-month-long inquiry, he was unhappy with the inaction.
The disgruntled employee also expressed that Employee Relations Executive was keen on protecting the company’s and management’s interest. “When I asked about the Islamophobic comments - the ER said that none of my statements/incidents were substantiated by other employees. This is when I understood that there was never an investigation, this was some major corporate cover up,” he wrote. He further added that he was bullied with statements ridiculing his mental health.
Parvez mentioned that he had two options - to fight against the tech giant or handle a family emergency, he chose the latter. He then resigned the next day.
He also requested his colleagues and other corporate staff to raise their voice against discrimination, misconduct and abuse. Additionally, he urged them to document each and everything.
Apple India is yet to comment against these allegations.
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Voters swayed by money, liquor, gifts will be reborn as animals: Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA
Indore (PTI): BJP MLA and former Madhya Pradesh minister Usha Thakur has slammed those voting on the basis of money, liquor and gifts and asserted that such persons who sell democracy will be reborn as camels, sheep, goats, dogs and cats.
A video of her purported remarks, made at a meeting on Wednesday in Hasalpur village in her Mhow assembly constituency, went viral on social media, prompting the opposition Congress to slam the MLA for her “conservative thinking”.
“Thousands of rupees come into the accounts of every beneficiary through so many schemes of the BJP government, like Ladli Behna Yojana and Kisan Samman Nidhi. Even after that, if votes are sold for 1,000-500 (rupees), then it is a matter of shame for humans,” she said while urging people to protect democracy.
Referring to the secrecy of one’s ballot, Thakur said God was watching, adding that “do not lose your integrity while casting your vote”.
“Those who became neutral after taking money, saree, glass, and liquor, write it down in your diary that they are definitely going to become camels, sheep, goats, dogs and cats in the next birth. Those who will sell democracy are going to become these only. Write this down. I have a direct conversation with God, believe me,” she said.
Thakur, who has been in the news earlier for such statements, asserted that one must only vote for the BJP, which serves the nation, religion and culture.
Asked about these remarks, Thakur told PTI she was trying to spread awareness among rural voters.
“Democracy is our life. The government runs many schemes to improve the lives of people as per the provisions of the Constitution. It serves the public all 12 months of the year. In such a situation, if a person sells his vote for money, liquor or other material in any situation during elections, then it is an unpardonable crime,” the MLA opined.
“We get the next life on the basis of our deeds. If our deeds are bad, then we will not be reborn as humans,” she said defending her remarks.
MP Congress spokesperson Mrinal Pant said Thakur's statement not only shows her “conservative thinking” but also points towards the internal tussle among BJP leaders in Mhow.
