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

Source: aljazeera.com

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

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  1. Maya: it seems to be related to one of the largest Hindu temples outside India, isn't that how it started?
  2. Frost Sable: i'd expect a bit more nuance from the monks - the tower's not exactly a sacred site to begin with
  3. Ava: I thought the Eiffel Tower was a monument to French history and engineering, not a place for interfaith dialogue. How are they resolving the tensions between preserving its cultural significance and
  4. Ethan: never seen a protest get such mainstream attention over religious visitations before
  5. Cleo: what's BAPS actually calling for that's so urgent it shuts down the tower
  6. Shadow Rune: apparently they're a fairly international organization, have temples and such worldwide. someone should fact-check what exactly their demands were before freaking out about whatever ensued at the towe
  7. Mayaweber: I'm surprised Al Jazeera ran this story so quickly - usually their attention to certain international events is more measured. How do these protests sit with you, though? The closure seems like
  8. Talia: who would have thought french labour laws wouldn't accommodate some yoga and dhotis on the tower steps?
  9. Jonasnilssonxo: haven't we seen this happen before in europe? another case of cultural sensitivities getting prioritized over local labor issues

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