Seattle Diwali celebrations disrupted by activists carrying 'Deport All Dot Heads' placards, spark outrage

Diwali celebrations at Seattle Center were disrupted by conservative activists Jake Lang and Thomas Allen, who carried placards with anti-Hindu and…

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  1. Seattle Diwali celebrations disrupted by activists carrying 'Deport All Dot Heads' placards, spark outrage

    The Economic Times ·

    Diwali celebrations at Seattle Center were disrupted by conservative activists Jake Lang and Thomas Allen, who carried placards with anti-Hindu and anti-immigrant slogans. The incident triggered condemnation from US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and community leaders, who called the display racist and said Hindu Americans should be able to celebrate safely.

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