Women staff allegedly sidelined during BAPS’ Eiffel Tower visit; Paris probes claims
Were women allegedly asked to stay out of sight during a Hindu religious delegation’s visit to the Eiffel Tower? The allegation sparked a controversy in France and led to staff at the Paris landmark going on strike, forcing the Eiffel Tower to shut to visitors on September 7.
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Were women allegedly asked to stay out of sight during a Hindu religious delegation’s visit to the Eiffel Tower? The allegation sparked a controversy in France and led to staff at the Paris landmark going on strike, forcing the Eiffel Tower to shut to visitors on September 7.
Updated - September 08, 2026 02:04 pm IST
Published - September 08, 2026 02:03 pm IST
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