Eiffel Tower women staff ‘sidelined’: BAPS apologises, MEA steers clear
On Monday, the Eiffel Tower was closed after a Hindu religious delegation caused tension with their request for women workers to limit interactions. This led to a protest by female employees and an investigation by Paris city authorities. The local trade union accused the company of sidelining female staff due to their gender, replacing them with men, and restricting their movement.
The union spokesperson, Diane Davoine, expressed shock and humiliation at the treatment of women workers. The Eiffel Tower's management apologized, and the Paris Mayor, Emmanuel Grégoire, condemned the exclusion of women workers, stating that such conditions are unacceptable. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that this issue is a matter between the Eiffel Tower and the Hindu delegation.
BAPS, the religious organization behind the delegation, apologized for any inconvenience caused and reiterated their belief in mutual respect and equality.
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