Noida Residents Protest for Metro Connectivity
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), the demonstration aimed to draw attention to the pressing need for Metro services in the area.
Approximately 3.5 lakh residents in Greater Noida West have been waiting for over 10 years for the implementation of Metro services. The urgency of their demands heightened after the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Greater Noida West metro extension was rejected by the Centre on April 3, leaving many feeling frustrated and neglected.
During the protest, participants raised slogans demanding immediate action on the Metro project. A symbolic act involved protesters pulling a mock Metro pillar, illustrating their determination to see the project come to fruition. Around 50 housing societies participated in the protest, showcasing the collective voice of the community.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, workers in Noida Phase 2 protested for a salary hike, which led to vandalism and arrests. Police were forced to use tear gas to control the situation, resulting in 50 arrests and traffic disruptions across the area. Two vehicles were set on fire during the unrest in Sector 84, prompting authorities to issue a traffic advisory due to ongoing congestion and diversions.
Abhishek Kumar, president of NEFOWA, expressed the community’s frustration, stating, “We have been waiting for 10 years for this essential service to be implemented. The time for mere promises is over; we need action.” Another resident, Brijesh Kumar, echoed these sentiments, 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.”
As the protests continue, the Noida Police have urged workers to maintain peace and restraint, assuring that necessary actions are being taken with minimum force. The community remains hopeful that their voices will lead to tangible outcomes in the long-awaited Metro project.
