Eiffel Tower closes as workers protest BAPS visit arrangement
The iconic Paris landmark shut down after staff objected to gender segregation during a Hindu organization's scheduled visit.
The Eiffel Tower closed following worker protests over arrangements for a visit by BAPS, a Hindu religious organization. Staff objected to the sidelining of women during the group's tour, according to reports.
BAPS, known formally as Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, is a Hindu organization with a global presence. The closure reflects tensions between the monument's operations and concerns raised by workers about gender segregation practices.
Sources
- What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure? — Al Jazeera — All
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