On April 26, 2026, residents of Greater Noida West gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to protest for the long-awaited Metro connectivity, organized by the Noida Extension Flat Owners Welfare Association (NEFOWA). This demonstration comes in the wake of the Centre’s rejection of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Greater Noida West metro extension on April 3.
Approximately 3.5 lakh residents in Greater Noida West have been waiting for over 10 years for the implementation of Metro services. The protest aims to draw attention to the urgent need for this essential public transport system, which has been a long-standing demand of the community.
During the protest, participants raised slogans demanding immediate action on the Metro project. A symbolic act involved pulling a mock Metro pillar, emphasizing their frustration over the delay. NEFOWA president Abhishek Kumar stated, “We have been waiting for 10 years for this essential service to be implemented. The time for mere promises is over; we need action.”
In a related development, protests erupted in Noida Phase 2 as workers demanded a salary hike. This led to vandalism and arrests, with police using tear gas to control the situation. The unrest caused significant traffic disruptions across the area, prompting authorities to issue a traffic advisory due to ongoing congestion and diversions.
As the protests escalated, two vehicles were set on fire during the unrest in Sector 84, highlighting the tensions in the region. Local resident Brijesh Kumar expressed his frustrations, saying, “We are compelled to face heavy traffic congestion, wasted travel time, and daily inconveniences. We are no longer satisfied with mere assurances. We demand concrete action.”
Authorities reported that around 50 people were arrested during the protests in Noida Phase 2, as the situation continued to unfold. The police urged workers to maintain peace and restraint, assuring that necessary action was being taken with minimum force.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full impact of these protests, but the situation underscores the growing discontent among residents in Noida regarding public transport and labor conditions. As the protests continue, the demand for Metro connectivity remains a critical issue for the community.
