New CCTV footage has surfaced showing angry protesters storming into a factory in Noida during demonstrations to demand higher wages and better working conditions on Monday.

The footage showed about hundreds of protesters breaking open the gate of the factory near Sector 63, entering the premises, and creating chaos.

They then also broke the CCTV that was installed inside the factory.

Watch #BreakingGround with @VedikaS | Political row erupts over Noida unrest pic.twitter.com/IbS0Fo70Ju

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Violence in Uttar Pradesh's Noida - over 40,000 factory workers upset by poor wages and working conditions clashed with police in 80 locations across the city this week - has kicked up the expected political row, with the Samajwadi Party and Congress leading the charge.

The political fallout of the Noida workers' protest could be particularly significant given UP is scheduled to hold local polls in May-June this year and a full Assembly election in May 2027.

UP is widely seen as a bastion of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party; the BJP dominated the 2017 and 2022 state elections, winning 39.67 and 41.2 per cent of the popular vote in each cycle.

🔴#BREAKING | Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav hits out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over Noida unrest
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The violent protests in Noida over wages on Monday - that have entered their second day - were planned overnight on WhatsApp groups, the probe revealed.

According to the investigation, the protesters were added to WhatsApp groups via QR codes on Sunday late at night, and messages were sent across different labour unions. Officials found multiple such groups on the messaging platform with different names, of which one was named 'Workers' Movement'.

A number of factory workers in Noida, a suburb of Delhi, demanding an increase in wages threw stones at cops, a day after violent protests led to massive traffic jams at multiple locations in Noida and adjoining areas. Read more

#NDTVExclusive | Rajeev Mishra, Additional CP, Law & Order, Noida speaks to NDTV's @AaquilJameel on Noida unrest pic.twitter.com/k1PsrANkBz

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As part of the interim measure, the state government has raised the minimum wage of unskilled workers across the state by up to 21 per cent with effect from April 1. 

Unskilled workers in Noida and Ghaziabad will see a 21 per cent jump in their wages; those in cities with municipalities have a 15 per cent hike, and the remaining a 9 per cent hike. 

For instance, unskilled workers in Uttar Pradesh currently have a minimum pay of Rs 11,313 per month. For those working in Noida and Ghaziabad, this has been hiked to Rs 13,690. Those working in areas with municipalities will get Rs 13,006 per month, and those in other parts of the state will receive Rs 12,356.

The minimum wage for semi-skilled workers in Noida and Ghaziabad has been hiked from Rs 12445 per month to Rs 15,059. For skilled workers, this has been hiked from Rs 13,940 to Rs 16,668 per month.

The objective of this initiative is to ensure that workers across the country are provided with a uniform baseline minimum wage to ensure just and fair remuneration.

Currently, the industry is facing global and economic challenges. The prices of raw materials for industries have increased, and exports have declined. Furthermore, the problems and demands raised by workers are relevant, important, and worth considering. In such a situation, it is crucial to adopt a harmonious and balanced approach between both parties -- industry and workers -- to reach a decision.

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has announced an interim hike in minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers, a day after workers' protests in Noida turned violent. Read more

A clash broke out in Nodia Phase 2 between protesters and local authorities that resulted in heavy stone-pelting and damage to industrial properties. 

Most of the protesting workers have said they make under Rs 15,000 a month and questioned how they can make ends meet with this sum. Some of them also said they are made to work for 12 hours daily and demanded 8-hour shifts.

The protests, which turned violent amid an altercation with the police, led to traffic jams in the area. 

The Traffic Police had advised people to take alternative routes.

Delhi Traffic Police posted on X, "Traffic at Noida severely affected due to ongoing agitation by the workers from private factories. They have completely blocked the Noida Link Road coming from Chilla Border (Delhi). Traffic movement towards Noida from the Chilla Border is severely affected. The public is hereby advised to plan their journey accordingly and use DND for travelling to Noida. Traffic intending to go to Noida may use DND from Sarai Kale Khan or alternatively use NH 24 - Kondli Bridge and enter Noida through Noida Mod.

Several parts of Noida have been hit by severe traffic congestion after factory workers staged protests demanding higher wages and raising other concerns. Long queues and bumper-to-bumper traffic were reported across key routes, with commuters saying they were stranded for over an hour. 

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Vehicles and properties vandalised and stones pelted in Phase 2 of Noida where a large number of employees of a company gathered in protest over their demands for a salary increment. Heavy Police deployment made here to bring the situation under control.... pic.twitter.com/1B0axJZSBN

— ANI (@ANI) April 13, 2026

Visuals show protesting workers vandalising a police van and other vehicles at Phase 2 of Noida, where several factories are located. 

The workers are protesting in demand of a salary hike and other benefits. Reinforcements have been rushed to the spot to prevent any untoward situation. 

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Vehicles and properties vandalised and stones pelted in Phase 2 of Noida where a large number of employees of a company gathered in protest over their demands for a salary increment. Heavy Police deployment made here to bring the situation under control.... pic.twitter.com/1B0axJZSBN

— ANI (@ANI) April 13, 2026

A massive protest by factory workers in Noida has turned violent, with agitators vandalising vehicles and throwing stones as police try to bring the situation under control. Read more