What led to the Noida workers’ protest?
The Hindu·4h ago·Anger
What Happened
Noida witnessed violent worker protests on April 13 demanding higher wages and better conditions, paralysing industrial zones. Domestic workers in high-rise buildings joined on April 14. The Uttar Pradesh government responded with a 20-21% minimum wage increase effective April 1 and security crackdowns. The unrest became a political issue ahead of elections.
Key Entities
NoidaUttar PradeshWorkers' protestMinimum wage increaseCleo CountyApril 13-14, 2026