Conservative activists storm Deepavali celebrations in Seattle
· World · The Hindu, News18
Conservative activists led by Jake Lang stormed Deepavali celebrations in Seattle on November 7, 2026, waving American flags and carrying placards with racist slogans. The demonstrators targeted the event at the Seattle Center Armoury with signs bearing anti-immigrant and derogatory phrases. Event security and officials swiftly escorted the activists out of the venue. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and former White House advisor Ajay Jain Bhutoria strongly condemned the incident on social media. Jake Lang was previously associated with the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack and served a four-year prison sentence before receiving a pardon in 2025.
Why it matters
The incident underscores rising hate speech targeting Hindu Americans and Indian immigrants during cultural festivals, drawing sharp condemnation from U.S. lawmakers and community leaders.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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