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Eiffel Tower closed due to strike after female staff allegedly removed for religious group

  • The Eiffel Tower briefly closed after staff struck, saying a visiting Hindu group asked women workers to step aside during its tour.
  • BAPS apologized and denied barring anyone, while Paris authorities launched an investigation and said the request should not have been accepted.
  • The episode sparked backlash in France and India, touching off wider debate about gender equality and cultural expectations.
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