A Diwali celebration in Seattle, US, was disrupted after far-right activists Jake Lang and Thomas Allen stormed the Seattle Center Armory carrying American flags and placards with anti-Hindu and anti-Indian slogans, including “Deport All Dot Heads” and “Stop Hindu Replacement of Christians”. The activists interrupted a dance performance before being escorted out of the venue. Videos of the incident went viral, triggering strong reactions from the Indian-American community and US lawmakers. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal condemned the display, calling it racist and saying Hindu Americans should feel safe celebrating their festivals. The incident comes just days after US President Donald Trump lit a traditional diya at the White House and Washington Governor Bob Ferguson joined Diwali celebrations in Seattle. The disruption has renewed concerns about anti-Indian rhetoric, religious intolerance and the safety of cultural gatherings in the US
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