India News: Hindu Group Apologizes over Eiffel Tower Row
BAPS said it was aware of the concerns and apologized after reports that women employees were asked to avoid certain areas during the visit.
- On Tuesday, reports emerged that female employees at the Eiffel Tower were asked to avoid certain areas during a BAPS delegation visit; monument operator SETE admitted accepting the request was an error.
- Staff union representative Diane Davoine told Reuters that female workers "felt humiliated" after being instructed to leave their posts, with men replacing some staff during the tour.
- BAPS apologized Tuesday, stating it was aware of concerns and taking them "very seriously," while maintaining that "no one was denied access" and offering "sincere apologies."
- French Equality Minister Aurore Berge criticized the decision, stating women should not "erase themselves" for religious dogma, while India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the dispute was "purely between the entities concerned."
- Following tensions over the weekend, staff opened dialogue with company management on Monday to ensure women are never treated this way again, after the Eiffel Tower had shut down for a day.
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'Matter purely between entities concerned': MEA responds to Eiffel Tower row over BAPS visit
The Ministry of External Affairs has responded to the controversy surrounding a BAPS delegation's visit to the Eiffel Tower, saying the matter is "purely between the entities concerned" as the row over the treatment of female staff continues to draw attention in France.
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MEA Distances Itself from Eiffel Tower Row Over BAPS Temple Opening in Paris
The Ministry of External Affairs has officially distanced itself from the controversy surrounding the Eiffel Tower in relation to the opening of a temple by the BAPS Sanstha in the Paris area. In an official statement, the ministry noted that it is aware of the temple opening in Paris. However, regarding the specific issue pertaining to the tower, the Ministry of External Affairs stated that it is a matter purely between the entities concerned, …
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