Garment workers in Noida Phase 2, Uttar Pradesh, India, have taken to the streets in a four-day protest that escalated into violence, including stone pelting and vandalism. The workers, primarily involved in the garment and export industries, voiced their anger over stagnant wages amid rising living costs. Surender Kashyap, an 18-year-old measurement checker from Sambhal, highlighted that his salary of ₹13,000 is insufficient to cover his rent of ₹4,000 and gas prices that have surged to ₹400 per cylinder. He criticized unrealistic production targets and harsh treatment from employers. Another worker, Rahul, 25, from Kannauj, shared that his salary barely allows him to support his family of four after paying ₹5,000 in rent and ₹4,000 for food. He lamented a salary increase of only ₹39 last year. Muhammad Noor Alam, 28, from Sitamarhi, Bihar, reported earning ₹20,000 but struggling to save anything due to high daily expenses. The protests reflect broader discontent among workers who feel neglected by their employers and the government amid rising costs.