Conservative activists storm Diwali celebrations in Seattle

Published 08 Nov 2026, 13:35 IST

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Conservative activists stormed Deepavali (Diwali) celebrations in Seattle, with videos of the incident spreading widely on social media. The group was led by Jake Lang, who together with fellow activist Thomas Allen waved the American flag and carried placards demanding the deportation of all “dot heads”. The intrusion was quickly condemned by U.S. lawmakers and community leaders.

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Lang indulged in an abusive rant on X targeting Hindus claiming that they were responsible for flipping Texas blue for the Democrats.

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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…

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India TV Right Independent News Service 06 Nov 2026, 14:46 IST

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 07 Nov 2026, 11:35 IST

Lights, lamps and rangolis: Foreign embassies in India take part in Diwali celebrations

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 08 Nov 2026, 08:58 IST

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 08 Nov 2026, 10:37 IST

Congresswoman Jaypal, Indian-Americans condemn Seattle Diwali celebration disruption by far-right activist Jake Lang

Prominent Indian American businessman Ajay Jain Bhutoria called the action 'pure bigotry' and said that racial slurs against Hindus had no place in America.

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DT Next Center Daily Thanthi Group Current article 08 Nov 2026, 13:35 IST

Conservative activists storm Diwali celebrations in Seattle

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…

Read at DT Next ↗