NEW DELHI: The ongoing protests by the “underpaid” industrial workers in Noida have found support from the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, who termed the demands as “their right and not greed”.
The Congress leader, taking note of the unrest in Noida Phase 2, lent support to their demands and protests, stating that their remuneration was much less than standard levels -- a pain which has only been aggravated by the raging conflict in West Asia.
Hundreds of industrial workers in Noida Phase 2 area took to the streets on Monday, protesting against ‘impractical’ working conditions and demanding a hike in the minimum wages, on the lines of the salary hike in Haryana approved by the respective government. The protests later turned violent, leading to long traffic snarls in the area, while at some places, some vehicles were torched by the protesting workers.
Taking note of violence on Noida streets, Rahul Gandhi said, “What happened yesterday was the final cry of this country's workers - one whose every voice was ignored, who grew weary from endless pleading.”