BAPS Responds After Allegations of Female Staff Eviction at Eiffel Tower

Following media reports that women employees were allegedly escorted out of the Eiffel Tower during a BAPS delegation visit, the organization issued a detailed response. BAPS asserted that no such instruction was ever given and that the official investigation corroborated this stance.

The controversy stemmed from a private pilgrimage group of roughly one hundred members who were in Paris for a temple inauguration ceremony. Some tower staff claimed the group had asked for women to be removed, but BAPS denied any such request, emphasizing that the itinerary was jointly planned with tower management.

In its public statement, BAPS confirmed that access to the monument was open to everyone and apologized for any inconvenience caused. The group stressed that respect and service are core principles guiding its actions, and it hopes the clarified facts will ease tensions.