Uttar Pradesh Labour Minister Anil Rajbhar has described the violent protests in Noida as part of a well-planned conspiracy aimed at undermining law and order in the state. He indicated that preliminary reports suggest a connection to handlers based in Pakistan, especially following the recent arrest of four terror suspects in Noida and Meerut. The unrest began when workers protested for salary increases, leading to vandalism and chaos in Phase 2 of Noida. Rajbhar emphasized that the violence might have been intended to disrupt a program by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Muzaffarnagar. He urged workers to remain peaceful and assured them that the government is willing to address their concerns. The protests have now entered their fourth day, driven by demands for pay parity following a recent wage hike in neighboring Haryana, coupled with rising inflation concerns.