Eiffel Tower Reopens After Row Over Hindu Group's Demand to Remove Female Staff

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

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

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

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.

Eiffel Tower management under fire after decision to hide female staff

One-day strike called after Paris landmark agreed to keep women out of sight for visit by Hindu group The Eiffel Tower has reopened after a one-day strike was called in response to the landmark’s management ordering female staff to keep out of sight at the request of a visiting religious group. City Hall, which operates the Paris landmark, has apologised for breaching France’s republican principle of equality and ordered a full inquiry. Continue reading...

By Kim Willsher in Paris

What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure?

The Eiffel Tower closed after workers protested the sidelining of women during the BAPS visit.

Women allegedly told to leave their posts at the Eiffel Tower - CNN

Women allegedly told to leave their posts at the Eiffel Tower  CNN

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

Paris mayor launching investigation after Hindu group visit limits female staff at Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday, a day after one of the world's most-visited landmarks was closed by a strike to protest what a union official called "unacceptable" management instructions limiting the presence of women during a visit by a Hindu delegation on Saturday.

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.

Eiffel Tower reopens after row over limits on women staff

The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday, a day after one of the world's most-visited landmarks was closed by a strike to protest what a union official called "unacceptable" management instructions limiting the presence of women during a visit by a Hindu religious group close to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling nationalist party.

By FRANCE24

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

‘Matter between them’: Centre steps away from Hindu group-Eiffel Tower row

'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.”

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

'Matter Between Them': India On Row Over Hindu Group's Eiffel Tower Visit

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was responding to questions regarding reports that the female employees were 'removed' from the Eiffel Tower premises during a visit by the Hindu religious group.

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

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...

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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/

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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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