This week, protests over low wages in Noida's industrial belt turned violent, disrupting daily operations and damaging businesses. Swapnil Srivastav, founder of Kidbea, shared images of his damaged warehouse and questioned the rationale behind the violence, asking how it would lead to salary increases. He noted that genuine workers are adversely affected by the unrest, emphasizing that no daily wage laborer would willingly forfeit earnings. Srivastav, who has operated in Noida for over a decade, described the recent events as unprecedented, contrasting them with the region's usual reputation for being calm and business-friendly. He expressed hope for improvement in the situation, stating, “Noida deserves better. It will get better.” Reactions on social media were mixed, with some users criticizing the violence while others pointed to the underlying issue of stagnant wages, arguing that the protests were a response to unfair pay amid company profits.