The Eiffel Tower was shut down by a staff strike after female employees were moved out of sight for a BAPS Hindu delegation visit. Paris authorities opened an official investigation into the claim women were hidden from the Hindu delegation at the Eiffel Tower.
The incident centers on a request linked to religious custom. Staff say they were instructed to step back or be removed from public areas during the visit.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Why was the Eiffel Tower shut down?
- A: The tower was closed due to a staff strike after female employees said they were instructed to step back or be removed from public areas during the BAPS Hindu delegation visit.
- Q: What is Paris investigating?
- A: Paris authorities opened an official investigation into claims that women staff were hidden from the Hindu delegation, allegedly at the request linked to religious custom.
- Q: What is BAPS?
- A: BAPS stands for Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, a Hindu organization whose delegation visit triggered the controversy.