https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-is-baps-the-hindu-group-whose-demands-led-to-eiffel-tower-closureContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-is-baps-the-hindu-group-whose-demands-led-to-eiffel-tower-closurehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-is-baps-the-hindu-group-whose-demands-led-to-eiffel-tower-closure#u63320Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:55:26 +0000The Eiffel Tower has reopened following a staff strike triggered by management instructions that limited the presence of female employees during a visit by a Hindu delegation. The strike occurred after female staff were allegedly removed to accommodate the group, which included a 93-year-old religious leader. While the landmark is now operational, the French government has opened an investigation into why women were restricted from their duties. The Hindu group, identified as BAPS, has issued an apology regarding the controversy.Why it mattersThe incident highlights tensions between religious