Eiffel Tower probe clears BAPS, finds no request to remove female staff during private visit
What Happened
A Paris investigation into the controversy surrounding a private visit by BAPS to the Eiffel Tower found no explicit request, written instruction, or email from the Hindu organisation asking for female employees to be removed or excluded. Investigators concluded that a limited request concerning avoiding physical contact with women was reportedly misinterpreted and expanded as it moved through the tower's management structure, leading to female staff being sidelined during the September 5 visit.
Key Takeaways
The probe largely cleared BAPS of allegations that it sought the exclusion of women, while identifying operational failures and communication breakdowns within the Eiffel Tower's operating company. The incident had triggered staff protests and a one-day closure of the landmark.