Watch | Noida Workers’ Protest Turns Violent, Police Vehicles Vandalised
Workers from the Hosiery Complex in Phase 2 of Noida staged protests on Monday demanding higher wages and improved benefits, with the situation turning violent during clashes with police.
Visuals from the area showed protesters vandalising a police van and other vehicles, and pelting stones amid the altercation.
The protest site, which houses several industrial units, witnessed unrest as workers from multiple factories joined the agitation seeking a salary hike and additional benefits.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that workers must receive their due and industries must adhere to labour laws.
He also directed authorities to take strict action against anti-social elements attempting to instigate workers.
Heavy police deployment was made at the site to bring the situation under control, with reinforcements rushed in to prevent any untoward incident.
The protests led to traffic congestion on key roads in Noida on Monday morning.
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What issues were discussed in the Noida workers’ welfare meeting to maintain industrial peace?
On Sunday, Noida District Magistrate Medha Roopam held a meeting with the Principal Secretary Labour and the Labour Commissioner of the state to discuss issues related to workers’ welfare, including protection of workers' interests, double payment for overtime, bonus, and workplace safety.
"An important meeting was held in the Noida Authority to maintain industrial peace, in which the Principal Secretary (Labour) and Labour Commissioner, UP, participated virtually and discussed topics including the protection of workers' interests, double payment for overtime, bonus, weekly holidays, and workplace safety," the DM wrote on X.
Ahead of the protests, Roopam had appealed to workers to maintain peace and harmony and urged them not to pay attention to rumours.
Sharing a video, DM Medha Roopam wrote, "Appeal from the District Magistrate to the workers. All worker brothers and sisters, please reach your workplace peacefully and carry out your work, and cooperate in maintaining harmony and law and order in the district.”
“Do not pay attention to rumours. For workers' assistance, Control Room Numbers: 120-2978231, 120-2978232, 120-2978862, 120-2978702,” she added.
The protests were triggered after the Haryana government announced a 35 per cent increase in minimum wages.
The minimum wage for unskilled workers was raised from Rs 11,274 per month to Rs 15,220.
The minimum wage for semi-skilled workers was increased from Rs 12,430.18 to Rs 16,780.74 per month, while wages for skilled and highly skilled workers were also raised by 35 per cent.
Workers in Noida have demanded a similar revision in Uttar Pradesh, stating that workers in Haryana are receiving higher pay for the same work.
(With inputs from ANI)