Archive · 8 Sep 2026
India Separates Eiffel Tower Dispute From Official Affairs
India’s foreign ministry spoke about several international issues.
One issue involved a visit by a BAPS delegation to the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Reports said women workers could not enter some areas during the visit.
The ministry said it knew about the reports but did not take responsibility for the dispute.
It said the matter was between the organisations involved.
The ministry also described recent military meetings between India and China near their disputed border.
These meetings took place in India and China.
India also discussed whether it might attend sports games in Pakistan in 2027.
The Ministry of External Affairs addressed reports involving a BAPS delegation at the Eiffel Tower.
Reports alleged that women employees were barred from accessing certain Eiffel Tower areas during the visit.
Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the Eiffel Tower matter an issue between the organisations involved.
Jaiswal outlined recent India-China military meetings along the Line of Actual Control.
The briefing also covered India’s possible participation in the 2027 SAF Games in Pakistan.
- Who
- The Ministry of External Affairs, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, BAPS, and organisations involved in the Eiffel Tower matter.
- What
- The MEA addressed the Eiffel Tower reports, India-China military engagements, and possible participation in the 2027 SAF Games.
- When
- The briefing took place on Tuesday; the reported military meetings occurred on September 6 and 7, with years not specified for those meetings.
- Where
- The briefing was held in New Delhi; the Eiffel Tower issue concerns Paris, and the military meetings took place at Vacha and Damai along the LAC.
- Why
- The MEA addressed the issues during a media briefing and said the Eiffel Tower matter concerned the organisations involved.
Reported Allegation
MEA Response
Responsibility for the Eiffel Tower dispute
Reported Allegation
Reports alleged that women employees were not permitted to access certain Eiffel Tower areas during the BAPS delegation’s visit.
MEA Response
The MEA acknowledged the reports but said the matter was between the organisations concerned and declined further comment.
- Spokesperson
- Randhir Jaiswal
- Eiffel Tower issue
- Reports alleged that women employees were denied access to certain areas during a BAPS delegation’s visit.
- MEA position
- The matter was described as an issue between the organisations concerned.
- Border meetings
- Recent military-level meetings were held along the Line of Actual Control.
- Meeting dates
- The meetings took place on September 6 at Vacha and September 7 at Damai.
- Regional sports event
- India’s possible participation in the 2027 South Asian Federation Games in Pakistan was discussed.