Recent violence in Noida reflects deeper labour market tensions, not just a breakdown in public order
Sharp wage hikes in Haryana exposed gaps in NCR, intensifying worker grievances and demands
Inflation, especially higher cooking gas prices, has eroded real wages and increased stress on workers
Irregular payments and contractor-led hiring weaken accountability and leave workers vulnerable
Most workers remain self-employed or informal, with limited growth in secure salaried jobs
Delayed labour reforms and ad hoc wage revisions deepen uncertainty, calling for stable frameworks