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What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure?

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Date Occurred Sep 08, 2026 15:21 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Sep 08, 2026
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The Eiffel Tower closed after workers protested the sidelining of women during the BAPS visit.

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  • ID #30017
  • Type General News
  • Region Global
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Sep 08, 2026
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