Noida Protest: Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi Government, Questions Labour Codes
A day after workers in Noida’s industrial hubs launched their protest demanding a wage hike, Indian National Congress on Tuesday alleged that India’s workforce is living under ‘immense pressure’ because of the ‘failed policies’ of the Modi government.
The party said the violence that followed in Noida reflected a deeper sense of despair among workers struggling with low wages, inflation and rising urban living costs.
Backing the protesters, Rahul Gandhi posted on X, “What happened yesterday on the roads of Noida was the final cry of this country's workers—one whose every voice was ignored, who grew weary from endless pleading.”
The protest had started yesterday in the industrial belt over demands for better salaries, but the agitation intensified by Monday evening.
Protesters pelted stones, torched vehicles including police SUVs and vandalised public property, leading to massive traffic snarls in key industrial routes.
Police used mild force to disperse the crowd, after which heavy deployment was put in place across Gautam Buddh Nagar. Senior officers and sufficient police personnel have been stationed at sensitive locations to prevent further flare-ups.
Authorities also appealed to residents not to pay attention to rumours or share unverified information as the city remained tense but under control.
The party said the violence that followed in Noida reflected a deeper sense of despair among workers struggling with low wages, inflation and rising urban living costs.
Backing the protesters, Rahul Gandhi posted on X, “What happened yesterday on the roads of Noida was the final cry of this country's workers—one whose every voice was ignored, who grew weary from endless pleading.”
The protest had started yesterday in the industrial belt over demands for better salaries, but the agitation intensified by Monday evening.
Protest That Began Yesterday Turns Violent In Phase 2
The labour protest, which started as a wage hike demonstration, turned violent in Noida’s Phase 2 and nearby sectors.Protesters pelted stones, torched vehicles including police SUVs and vandalised public property, leading to massive traffic snarls in key industrial routes.
Police used mild force to disperse the crowd, after which heavy deployment was put in place across Gautam Buddh Nagar. Senior officers and sufficient police personnel have been stationed at sensitive locations to prevent further flare-ups.
Authorities also appealed to residents not to pay attention to rumours or share unverified information as the city remained tense but under control.
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