From The Indian Express
Center-Left Owned by Indian Express GroupSeattle Diwali event disrupted: US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal condemns ‘hateful display’
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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 · 2 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…
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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…
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Video: With anti-Hindu signs, far-right group disrupts Diwali event in Seattle