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

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

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A video shows far‑right hooligans disrupting a Diwali celebration in Seattle. The group, led by conservative influencer Jake Lang and accompanied by Thomas Allen, carried placards with anti‑Hindu messages demanding the deportation of all “dot heads” and waved American flags. Their actions prompted swift condemnation from U.S. lawmakers and community leaders. The incident was reported by India Today and The New Indian Express.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    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 · 4 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

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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…

Coverage arrived over 50 hours — first from India TV, latest from India Today.

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    '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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