Before Noida, workers protested in Barauni, Surat, Panipat

What Happened

Workers protested in Barauni, Surat, Panipat, Manesar, and Noida demanding higher minimum wages, better working conditions, and overtime payments. Disappointment followed minimal wage increases after November 2025 Labour Codes implementation. Rising black-market cooking gas prices worsened distress. Haryana revised minimum wages April 9, effective April 1, 2026, after a decade without changes. Some protests turned violent with property damage and injuries reported.

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