Far-Right Activists Disrupt Diwali Celebrations in Seattle with Anti-Hindu Slogans

11/08/2026

Washington, Nov 8 (PTI) 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...

11/08/2026

Pramila Jayapal reacted to videos of Jake Lang after he carried placards with slogans saying "Deport All Dot Heads" during a Diwali celebration in Seattle.

11/08/2026

A Seattle Diwali celebration was disrupted after far-right activist Jake Lang and his supporters allegedly stormed the event carrying anti-Hindu placards, triggering condemnation from US lawmakers...

11/08/2026

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

11/08/2026

Videos of the storming of the Deepavali celebrations in Seattle went viral on social media.

11/08/2026

US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has condemned far-right activist Jake Lang after he and fellow activist Thomas Allen disrupted a Diwali celebration at Seattle Center Armory with anti-Hindu and...

11/08/2026

The phrase "dot heads" is a racial slur directed at people of South Asian origin, particularly Hindus, and refers to the bindi or tilak traditionally worn on the forehead.