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Eiffel Tower closed in row over women removed for Hindu group

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English September 8, 2026 at 2:17 AM

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The Eiffel Tower was shut on Monday after staff went on strike claiming women were asked to step out of sight during a visit by a Hindu group. Around 100 people from the BAPS Hindu movement were among the delegation as France inaugurated its first major Hindu temple.

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