The Eiffel Tower in Paris was closed on Monday as employees went on strike to protest claims female colleagues were told to stay out of sight during a visit by a Hindu religious group, drawing criticism from French politicians.

The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday because of a strike by staff over the removal of female colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group, workers and management said.

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The Eiffel Tower is expected to reopen after staff protested against female employees being sidelined during a visit by Hindu group BAPS. The tower operator acknowledged the…