Eiffel Tower Faces Backlash After Replacing Female Staff for Hindu Visit
An internal investigation has been launched at the Eiffel Tower after female employees were temporarily replaced by men to accommodate a visit from a Hindu religious delegation. The decision sparked accusations of sexism, prompted a staff strike, and drew reactions from French officials and the Indian government.
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Eiffel Tower Workers Strike, Saying Women Were Excluded From Hindu Group’s Visit
The tower was closed on Monday, after the workers’ union said female staff had been asked to leave their stations for a visit from a group known as BAPS.
By Francesca Regalado
Read full article →Hindu Group Apologizes After Eiffel Tower Visit Sparks Strike
An influential Hindu group, which opened a new temple in Paris addressed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, apologized after a controversial visit to the Eiffel Tower prompted a staff strike that shut the landmark for a day.
By Shruti Srivastava and Vidya Root
Read full article →Paris in uproar after Eiffel Tower restricts female staff for Hindu group’s visit
The Paris landmark reopened Tuesday following a staff strike.
By Victoria Craw
Read full article →Eiffel Tower set to reopen following protest over removal of women staff
The Paris monument was expected to reopen on Tuesday after staff walked out in protest of instructions for women to minimize their presence to accommodate a visiting Hindu group.
Read full article →Eiffel Tower to reopen after protest over removing women staff
A Hindu religious delegation had requested that 'interactions with women' be limited during its visit.
Read full article →Strike at Eiffel Tower after female staff ‘told to be out of sight’ - The Times
Strike at Eiffel Tower after female staff ‘told to be out of sight’ The Times
Read full article →India news: Hindu group apologizes over Eiffel Tower row
After the Eiffel Tower was closed amid a staff strike over alleged discrimination, Hindu group BAPS issued an apology, but maintained that no one was denied access. DW has more.
Read full article →Who are the Hindu group cited in Eiffel Tower staff walk out?
The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) spiritual movement later apologised for "any pain or inconvenience caused" by the incident. France 24’s Delano D’Souza takes a closer look.
By FRANCE24
Read full article →Don't let 'regressive men' run religion: CJP's Dipke on Eiffel Tower row
Eiffel Tower staff protested after female employees were allegedly moved during a BAPS delegation visit. The company operating the tower acknowledged the delegation's request for limited interactions with women. This incident sparked outrage among employees and French political leaders. Paris Mayor called the arrangements unacceptable and unacceptable for foreign visitors. The BAPS Hindu temple in Paris apologized for any pain or inconvenience caused.
By SHREEDHAR RATHI
Read full article →‘Matter between them’: Centre steps away from Hindu group-Eiffel Tower row
Read full article →'Between entities concerned': MEA reacts to BAPS-Eiffel Tower row
MEA official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India was “aware of the opening of a temple by the BAPS Sanstha in the Paris area.”
Read full article →Eiffel Tower to reopen after row over women staff removal during Hindu group’s visit - The Straits Times
Eiffel Tower to reopen after row over women staff removal during Hindu group’s visit The Straits Times
Read full article →Internal inquiry opened after Eiffel Tower 'sexist' closure prompts strike
The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group which later apologised. The operating company has acknowledged it was wrong to accept the conditions and has opened an internal investigation.
By RFI
Read full article →Paris opens probe into women staff being 'sidelined' during Hindu group's Eiffel Tower visit
Female employees at the Eiffel Tower were asked to step out of sight during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation at the weekend, according to union representatives, prompting a staff protest and an investigation by Paris city authorities. A delegation of about 100 people linked to the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, or BAPS, made a private visit to the Eiffel Tower on Saturday. The spiritual movement later apologised for “any pain or inconvenience caused” by the i...
By none@none.com (ReutersAFP)
Read full article →Eiffel Tower reopens after spat over removing women staff
The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group that later apologised, AFP reports. Shortly before 9:30 am on Tuesday, visitors were passing through security checkpoints at the foot of the tower, the AFP journalist said. On its website, the Read More: https://punchng.com/eiffel-tower-reopens-after-spat-over-removing-women-staff/
By Punch Newspapers
Read full article →Eiffel Tower reopens after row over removing women staff
The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group which later apologised. The post Eiffel Tower reopens after row over removing women staff appeared first on Vanguard News.
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