The Unwelcome Shadow of Sectarianism on France's Iconic Sites The recent strike at the Eiffel Tower, prompted by the purported exclusion of female staff during a private visit by a Hindu delegation, has exposed a disturbing trend: the creeping influence of sectarian ideologies on France's iconic cultural institutions.
The visit in question was organized by the Bochsanwasi Akshar Purshottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a Hindu denomination known for promoting strict social norms.
Eiffel Tower management, eager to appease their guests, acquiesced to the delegation's request to limit interactions with women, sparking outrage among staff who felt "sidelined" and "invisible.