The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday after staff went on strike over the alleged sidelining of female workers during a private visit by the BAPS Hindu organisation, according to IOL. The reported action disrupted access to the Paris landmark as employees protested the claims. Details about the duration of the closure, negotiations, or any response from management or BAPS were not provided in the feed.
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