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Far-right activists disrupted a Diwali celebration in Seattle, carrying placards with slogans such as 'Deport All Dot Heads' and 'Stop Hindu Replacement of Christians'. The incident was swiftly condemned by US lawmakers and community leaders. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal called the act 'vile and racist', stating that Diwali is an important holiday and the community should feel safe to celebrate it. The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) also condemned the disruption and urged community members to remain vigilant. The activists, led by Jake Lang, were escorted out of the venue after the confrontation. Lang, who was among the attackers of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, and was later pardoned by President Donald Trump, claimed that he and his associates had been assaulted by attendees at the festival. However, these allegations have not been independently verified.
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