The Eiffel Tower has reopened after a staff protest forced its temporary closure, according to multiple reports. The dispute centered on management's decision to reassign female employees ahead of a visit by a Hindu religious group, a move workers said sidelined women.
The walkout occurred Tuesday, with the landmark shutting down as staff objected to the handling of the visit, NDTV reports. The Hindu group involved has been identified in coverage as BAPS, a prominent spiritual organization. The Times of India quoted Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the CJP, who criticized the episode, saying "regressive men" should not become custodians of religion.
The Hindu reported that the tower was set to reopen after the row over the women staff reassignments. Hindustan Times noted that BAPS issued a statement saying "no access denied" amid the backlash in France. BBC coverage described the protest as stemming from female workers being moved for the religious visit.
The incident has sparked broader debate in France about workplace equality and religious accommodation, with commentators weighing in on the tension between cultural practices and labor rights. The reopening suggests a resolution was reached, though details of any agreement between management and staff have not been disclosed.
Observers will be watching whether the Eiffel Tower operator introduces new guidelines to prevent similar disputes during future private events involving religious or cultural groups.
