Fresh workers' protest in Noida; stones thrown at cops
What's the story
A new demonstration has erupted in Noida, with workers clashing with police and some resorting to stone-throwing. The violence broke out even after the Uttar Pradesh government revised minimum wages for workers across categories. Under the revised rates, unskilled workers will now be paid ₹13,690 per month, semi-skilled workers ₹15,059 and skilled workers ₹16,868 in the Noida-Ghaziabad region.
Report
Unrest in Sector 70 and Phase 2
To bring the situation under control, police intervened and managed to calm the crowd in Sector 80. However, unrest continued in sectors 70 and 82, where protesters had gathered and pelted stones. According to India Today, before the protests turned violent, the police were explaining the next salary raise to the workers, who were demanding a monthly wage of at least ₹20,000.
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Visuals from Noida
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: After a violent protest yesterday over demands for a salary increment, protestors have gathered and pelted stones in Phase 2 of Noida today.
— ANI (@ANI) April 14, 2026
Police deployment has been made here to bring the situation under control. Protestors are being dispersed from… pic.twitter.com/sxEoBAnpdv
Maids
Maids take part in protest
Per reports, domestic workers, including maids employed in residential societies, took part in the protest in Sector 121's Cleo County on Tuesday, demanding higher wages and better working conditions. They claimed that they are not given adequate leave and are often exploited. "We will not return to work until our wages are increased," protesters said as they gathered on roads raising slogans.
Decision
Concerns about allowance discrepancies
Workers from the Ahuja factory held a protest outside the unit, with several employees expressing discontent with the new salary hike and demanded that government-mandated rates be displayed at factory gates. They raised concerns about allowance discrepancies, claiming that both skilled and unskilled workers received similar perks. Many fear that enforcing government-mandated pay will result in job losses, adding to their uncertainties.
Protest
300 arrests made
The protests had initially started peacefully but turned violent on Monday, with incidents of arson and vandalism reported. Vehicles were torched and property was damaged, leading to major traffic disruptions on key routes. So far, around 350 people have been arrested in connection with the violence, while over 100 others have been detained for questioning.