Workers Protest Continues in Noida Despite Minimum Wage Hike

Workers' protests continued on Tuesday in the Hosiery Complex in Phase 2 of Uttar Pradesh's Noida, despite the state government announcing a wage hike for workers. Police personnel were deployed at the spot. 

The workers have been demanding an increase in minimum wages. The protests turned violent on Monday after an altercation with the police.

 

The protesters pelted stones and torched vehicles. More than 300 people were arrested in connection with the case, Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh said.

The Police Commissioner said that they are conducting route marches, and the committee formed by the UP government has held meetings with



stakeholders to resolve the issue. 

The police official said, "Route marches have been conducted continuously since 5 am. Workers gathered at three locations this morning and were dispersed within fifteen minutes after immediate talks with them. The high-powered committee, which has been here since yesterday, held extensive meetings and long marathon meetings with all stakeholders, and made some recommendations. 

The Uttar Pradesh government understands the workers' problems, sympathises with them, and is ready to resolve all their problems. I appeal to all workers to return to work in their factories and establish a peaceful environment in Gautam Buddha Nagar district."