France investigates removal of female Eiffel Tower staff for Hindu group's visit
Summary
French authorities are investigating after female workers at the Eiffel Tower were removed from their posts during a visit by a Hindu religious group called BAPS. This led to a strike and closure of the landmark as staff protested the treatment of women.Key Facts
- Female employees at the Eiffel Tower were taken off duty during a private visit by about 100 members of the BAPS Hindu group.
- BAPS monks follow strict rules that forbid contact with women, which led to men replacing female staff during the visit.
- Eiffel Tower staff felt humiliated and went on strike, causing the landmark to close on Monday.
- Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire said the investigation would start quickly and stressed that gender equality must be respected everywhere.
- The tower’s operating company admitted that the request to limit interaction with women should not have been accepted.
- BAPS has connections with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling party, BJP.
- BAPS apologized for the incident but did not clearly explain the request to remove female staff.
- French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal stated that no culture or belief can dictate women's place in France.
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