Protesters interrupt Seattle Diwali celebration; officials and groups condemn incident
Politics · First reported 8 Nov, 03:59 · Updated 05:49
Jake Lang and other protesters brought anti-Hindu placards to a Diwali celebration in Seattle, where attendees intervened and removed them. US Representative Pramila Jayapal and Indian-American community figures condemned the disruption, while Lang said he was exercising his right to protest.
- Protesters led by Jake Lang displayed anti-Hindu placards at a Seattle Diwali celebration; people at the venue intervened and removed them.
- Jayapal, businessman Ajay Jain Bhutoria and the Coalition of Hindus of North America condemned the disruption; CoHNA urged people in the area to remain vigilant.
- Lang said he was exercising his constitutional right to protest and claimed that he and his associates had been assaulted.
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- Seattle, Washington
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- Jake Lang and Thomas Allen
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- Attendees confronted the protesters and removed them from the premises
- Community advisory
- CoHNA urged Seattle-area community members to remain vigilant, citing announced plans to disrupt other celebrations
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