Washington, Nov. 8 -- Conservative activists led by Jake Lang stormed Diwali celebrations in Seattle carrying placards calling for the deportation of all "dot heads", an act that was swiftly condemned by United States lawmakers and community leaders.

Lang and fellow activist Thomas Allen waved the American flag and carried placards with slogans "Deport All Dot Heads" and "Stop Hindu Replacement of Christians" in front of a stage where a dance performance was being held on Saturday.

Videos of the storming of the Diwali celebrations in Seattle went viral on social media.

The activists were soon escorted out of the Diwali celebrations at the Seattle Center Armoury, which was part of Seattle Center Festal, a series of 25 free cultural fest...