Eiffel Tower workers strike over gender-based visit restrictions, condemn BAPS delegation
On Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs acknowledged the opening of a temple by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) in Paris and the ensuing controversy over the BAPS delegation's visit to the Eiffel Tower. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated it was a matter between entities concerned, clarifying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s virtual address at the temple inauguration was standard practice for conveying good wishes. Female employees were reportedly asked to avoid certain areas during the visit, leading to a staff strike and condemnation by Eiffel Tower workers over gender-based instructions.
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.
· THIS STORY — 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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