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‘Beyond disgusted’: US Diwali event disrupted by right-wing activists, Congresswoman reacts
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‘Beyond disgusted’: US Diwali event disrupted by right-wing activists, Congresswoman reacts

The Indian Express·2 days ago
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The video showed the activists displaying placards that read “Deport all Dotheads” and “Stop Hindu Replacement of Christians”. (Photo: X/ @choeshow)

US Representative and Democratic party member Pramila Jayapal Sunday condemned an act by America’s far-right activists disrupting a Diwali celebration in Seattle.

Reposting a video shared by journalist Jonathan Choe that showed the Conservative activists Jake Lang and Thomas Allen storming into a Diwali event, Congresswoman Jayapal wrote: “I am beyond disgusted by this vile and racist display. Diwali is an important holiday and our community should feel safe to celebrate it. This hateful display has no place in our city or this country.”

I am beyond disgusted by this vile and racist display. Diwali is an important holiday and our community should feel safe to celebrate it. This hateful display has no place in our city or this country.

— Rep.…

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