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Video of sloganeering against Hindus at Seattle’s Diwali event goes viral.
A case of hatred against the Hindu community has come to light in America. Trump supporters reached the program of Indians celebrating Diwali in Seattle. He had some posters in his hands, on which it was written – ‘Drive out all Indians from the country’ and ‘Hindus are replacing Christians.’
Trump supporters have alleged that Indians are behind the defeat of Trump’s party in the midterm elections. The children were giving cultural presentations when this incident happened. Seeing the sloganeering of the protesters, the people present there protested and threw them out of the program.
Indian-origin American MP Pramila Jaipal expressed displeasure over this incident. He said that Diwali is an important festival. The Hindu community has the right to celebrate its festivals without any fear. There is no place for such acts of hatred in our city and country.
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People protested against creating ruckus during Diwali programme.
There was also a scuffle between the people present at the program and the protesters who came to raise anti-Hindu slogans.
Accused Hindus of helping Democrats win
One of those shouting slogans against Indians has been identified as Jack Lang. He is a supporter of President Trump. After being thrown out of the program, Jack Lang started blaming Hindus. He said that Hindus have helped the Democratic Party win in Texas.
Lang wrote on social media platform He claimed that people assaulted him and broke his flag.
Outside the program, he said that they were protesting against the increasing influence of Hindus in place of Christians in Texas and Washington of America.
Hindu organization issued alert for other programs
Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), an organization of Hindus in North America, also expressed concern over this incident. According to the organization, two protesters named Jack Lang and Thomas Allen arrived at the event while the children were performing.
The organization said that both of them had posters with slogans against Hindus and Indians in their hands. The organization has appealed to Hindus living in Seattle and surrounding areas to remain alert. He says that the protesters have talked about protesting by reaching other Diwali programs also.
Who is Jack Lang who raised slogans against Indians?
Jack Lang is an American right-wing activist and supporter of President Donald Trump. He runs an organization named ‘White Replacement’. On January 6, 2021, when Trump supporters attacked the US Parliament building on Capitol Hill, Jack Lang was also among them.
In this case, many allegations were made against him including assault with policemen. He remained in jail for about four years. Trump pardoned him after becoming President in January 2025.
Even after this, he has been involved in many protests against immigrants, Muslims and other communities. In 2026, he also tried to contest the US Senate elections from Florida on the Republican Party ticket.
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