Not involved, says government amid controversy over religious group’s Eiffel Tower tour
External Affairs Ministry says it is a “matter purely between the entities” (BAPS and the Eiffel Tower management); PM Modi had inaugurated the BAPS Temple in Paris via videoconference on Sunday
The government denied involvement in controversy surrounding a Hindu religious group's demand to limit women's access to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, amid a one-day shutdown caused by the group's presence. The incident occurred a day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Hindu temple in a Paris suburb. The external affairs ministry stated that India is not involved in the issue, and the Eiffel Tower employee union called for a solidarity strike with female colleagues.
The Eiffel Tower authorities denied the allegations, stating that the delegation requested operational logistics to ensure a smooth visit for over 100 members, and the group had denied making such requests. French right-wing and centrist opposition leaders criticized the Macron government, while the mayor of Paris ordered an inquiry into the incident, and the operator of the tower issued an apology.
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