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Video: With anti-Hindu signs, far-right group disrupts Diwali event in Seattle

Video: With anti-Hindu signs, far-right group disrupts Diwali event in Seattle

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Far‑right activists led by conservative influencer Jake Lang and fellow agitator Thomas Allen disrupted a Diwali celebration in Seattle, carrying placards that called for the deportation of all “dot heads” and waving American flags. The incident was quickly condemned by United States lawmakers and community leaders, including Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, who described the display as hateful. The disruption was reported by several Indian news outlets.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Washington: Conservative activists led by Jake Lang stormed Diwali celebrations in Seattle carrying placards calling for the deportation of all “dot heads”, an act that was swiftly condemned by United States lawmakers and community leaders. Lang and fellow activist Thomas Allen waved the American…

    — The Siasat Daily

  • center · 3 outlets

    WASHINGTON: Conservative activists led by Jake Lang stormed Diwali celebrations in Seattle carrying placards calling for deporting all “dot heads”, an act that was swiftly condemned by US lawmakers and community leaders. Lang and fellow activist Thomas Allen waved the American flag and carried…

    — DT Next

  • right · 1 outlet

    Video: With anti-Hindu signs, far-right group disrupts Diwali event in Seattle

    — India Today

Coverage arrived over 6 hours — first from The Tribune, latest from India Today.

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  4. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    'Deport all dot heads': US far-right hooligans disrupt Diwali celebrations in Seattle

    Far-right hooligans led by conservative influencer Jake Lang disrupted Diwali celebrations in Seattle, carrying placards calling for the deportation of all “dot heads”, drawing swift condemnation from US lawmakers and community leaders. Lang and fellow agitator Thomas Allen waved American flags and…

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  6. India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article

    Video: With anti-Hindu signs, far-right group disrupts Diwali event in Seattle

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