The workers’ protest in Noida, which spiralled into large-scale violence on April 13, was initially sparked by demands for higher wages and better working conditions. The unrest brought activity in key industrial areas to a halt and prompted a heavy security deployment across the city. The agitation widened a day later, with domestic workers in several high-rise societies, including Cleo County, joining in and raising similar demands for better pay. Faced with mounting pressure, the administration responded with a mix of strict enforcement and policy concessions.