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Eiffel Tower closed amid row over women removed from sight during Hindu group visit

From Al Jazeera · () English

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  • The Eiffel Tower closed on Monday after staff went on strike over claims that women were asked to remain out of sight during a visit by a Hindu group.
  • About 100 members of the BAPS Hindu movement were part of a delegation visiting as France inaugurated its first major Hindu temple.

The Eiffel Tower was shut on Monday after staff went on strike over claims that women were asked to step out of sight during a visit by a Hindu group.

Around 100 people from the BAPS Hindu movement were among the delegation involved in the visit.

The closure came as France inaugurated its first major Hindu temple. Staff described the alleged treatment of the women as sidelining them during the group’s visit.

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