The Eiffel Tower reopened to the public after a strike prompted by a visit from the Hindu group Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS). The monument's staff in Paris went on strike due to a request made by the group during the visit, which asked that women not be seen.
The BAPS Hindu temple, based in Paris, issued a public statement apologizing for "any pain or inconvenience caused" by the situation. The institution acknowledged that the request was inappropriate and attempted to minimize the effects of the controversy.
The BAPS group visit generated outrage among Eiffel Tower workers, who considered the request discriminatory. The strike affected the operation of the Parisian tourist monument during the strike period.
After reopening, the Eiffel Tower management did not publicly comment on the negotiations that allowed the end of the strike. The incident raised questions about discriminatory practices in public places frequented by tourists from different cultures and religions.
