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Senator Manka Dhingra sent NonStop Local a press release, stating the following:

“I am appalled by this display of racism and bigotry. Washingtonians should feel free to celebrate their religious and cultural identities without fear of hate or intimidation,” Dhingra said. “I was glad to see members of our diverse community intervene to help move the disrupters along and ensure celebrations could continue. This action by bystanders is consistent with the values of the vast majority of Washingtonians who understand that our diversity is our strength and celebrating each other’s traditions and festivals brings joy, understanding, and belonging.”

SEATTLE, Wash. - Video footage shared by Mid-Day India to the social media website Threads shows an incident where far-right influencer Jake Lang and other protesters were seen interrupting a Diwali celebration on November 7. The Seattle attendees intervened, escorting Lang and others out.

Pramila Jayapal, the US Congresswoman for Washington's 7th congressional district, spoke out against the attack. She posted a video on her social media profiles praising the holiday and condemning hate against anti-immigrant and anti-Indian rhetoric.

Shasti Conrad, Chair of the Washington Democratic Party also spoke out, sending out a press release that stated in part, "I am deeply disturbed by reports that Proud Boys and others associated with January 6 disrupted a Diwali celebration in Seattle with hateful and anti-immigrant messages. Let’s be clear: Hindu Americans, the South Asian community, and everybody else should be able to celebrate their faith, culture, and traditions without intimidation or harassment."

The full statement is available on the Washington Democratic Party's website.

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