• By Dharmendra Chandel
  • Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:50 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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Noida Protest: Violence erupted in Noida on Monday as a three-day-long labour union workers’ protest over wage demands spiralled into arson, clashes and widespread disruption.The protest took an aggressive turn after the employees damaged vehicles and burnt one.

Eyewitnesses said that the agitators overturned a police vehicle and engaged in stone-pelting, intensifying the already tense situation. This is the fourth consecutive day of unrest, as employees continue to gather in large numbers to demand better pay.

The protests broke out in several areas of Noida-Hosiery Complex in Phase-2, around Madrasan Factory, near Sector-60 Metro Station, and Sector-62 roundabout and inside a factory premises of Sector 63. Authorities are struggling to bring the situation under control due to the scale of the protests and the aggressive behavior of the employees.

What Are The Demands Of The Workers?

According to the Noida Entrepreneurs Association, several employees of Madrasan, Laxmi Remote in Phase 2, and Sahu Export, located in Phase 3, participated in the protest. The protesting workers are calling for a minimum wage guarantee, timely payment of full wages, equal pay for equal work, double payment for overtime, regulation of working hours, prevention of exploitation, EPF and ESI, gratuity, social security for gig and unorganized workers, employment security, legal compensation in the event of layoffs, notice pay, a safe workplace, weekly leave, provisions for women workers, and a grievance redressal system, among other things.Noida-protest-Jagran

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What Did The District Magistrate Say?

The development comes a day after the Gautam Budh Nagar administration issued a clear appeal to all workers and also announced several key welfare measures. District Magistrate Medha Rupam urged all workers to execute their duties peacefully and avoid believing in rumors or misleading information. She said that the administration has conducted several meetings with industrial units, and important decisions have been taken to protect workers’ rights and ensure fair practices across all factories.

What Are The Guidelines For Labours

The administration has directed all factories to strictly follow labour welfare guidelines. Payment for overtime at double the regular rate, with no deductions. Weekly holidays are required for all employees. Additionally, employees will get double pay if they are called on Sundays. According to regulations, bonus payments must be credited to bank accounts by November 30. Internal Complaints Committees led by women in every company should be established to stop sexual harassment. Complaint boxes should be installed in each factory.

The salary payments must be done by the tenth of each month. Salary slips must be given to every employee.

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What Led To The Protest

The protests ignited after the Haryana government announced a 35 per cent hike in the minimum wage for unskilled workers, raising it from Rs 11,274 per month to Rs 15,220. The Noida workers are now demanding that the Uttar Pradesh government should increase the minimum wages, arguing that their contemporaries in Haryana are getting paid more for the same job.noida protest 4

CM Yogi Adityanath Reacts

Reacting to the matter, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, claimed every worker should get a respectable salary, a safe working environment, and basic facilities. He then called on industrial units to follow labour laws and address the issues raised by workers. The state labour department has been asked to hold talks with local authorities and industrial units. "Those creating nuisance in the name of workers must face strict action, and security must be beefed up in industrial areas," the Chief Minister said, claiming that people must be careful of a "conspiracy to revive almost-dead Naxalism."

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