# Eiffel Tower chief to step down after female staff removed during BAPS visit

https://mins.news/en/item/78815

- France 24, 2026-09-29 14:22 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260929-eiffel-tower-chief-to-step-down-over-removal-of-women-staff-during-hindu-group-visit-baps

> The head of the Eiffel Tower is set to leave after female workers were removed during a private visit to the Paris landmark by members of the Hindu sect BAPS. The move prompted a staff walkout earlier this month and caused outrage in France.

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