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Jake Lang participated in the January 6 Capitol attack and received a pardon. The incident occurred during a Diwali celebration in Seattle.
Far-right activist Jake Lang disrupted a Diwali celebration in Seattle while carrying racist signs targeted at Hindus. Prominent Indian Americans including Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal condemned this hateful display, emphasizing the importance of Diwali. The Coalition of Hindus of North America advised community preparedness against similar incidents in the future. Lang's past included participation in the January 6 Capitol attack, for which he received a pardon.
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The Coalition of Hindus of North America will implement community preparedness measures against similar incidents.
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