On April 13, a massive strike erupted in Noida, India, drawing the participation of an estimated 40,000 to 60,000 workers. This overwhelming show of force by the working class brought the entire industrial zone to a complete standstill. Countless factory workers walked out in unison, deeply frustrated by the crushing reality of brutal 12-hour shifts and starvation wages. Demanding a basic, living minimum wage of ₹20,000, they rightfully rejected the factory owners' insulting and arrogant offer of a mere ₹350 raise.

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On April 13, a massive strike erupted in Noida, India, drawing the participation of an estimated 40,000 to 60,000 workers. This overwhelming show of force by the working class brought the entire industrial zone to a complete standstill. Countless factory workers walked out in unison, deeply frustrated by the crushing reality of brutal 12-hour shifts and starvation wages.

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