Eiffel Tower Shut as Staff Protests Hindu Group’s Request for Limited Contact with Women
On Monday, the Eiffel Tower was closed after staff walked out over allegations that female employees were moved from their workstations during a visit by a Hindu religious group linked to BAPS. The protest followed a request for limited interactions with women. SETE, the tower's operator, acknowledged this but said it should not have been accepted. Paris mayor Emmanuel Gregoire called the incident unacceptable and launched an investigation.
8 SEPT 2026
— The Hindu
The Eiffel Tower closed for a day due to demands by the BAPS group, sparking political controversy and an inquiry.
— NDTV
The Ministry of External Affairs acknowledged the controversy surrounding the BAPS delegation's visit to the Eiffel Tower after the opening of a temple in Paris.
— Al Jazeera
The Eiffel Tower closed due to protests from female employees who were asked to give way to male staff during a visit by the Hindu group BAPS.
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