India, April 14 -- Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, came out in support of factory workers protesting in Noida, demanding a hike in their salaries, on Tuesday. The Congress MP said what happened in Noida on Monday was the "final cry" of the country's workers.

Protests erupted in Noida as workers demanded a hike in their salaries. Parts of the protest turned violent, with incidents of arson and vandalism, before the situation was brought under control by the UP police.

Rahul, backing the workers' plea, took to X and wrote a long post in their support, also slamming the Modi government for ignoring their demands.

"A worker in Noida earns a monthly salary of Rs.12,000; rent costs Rs.4,000-7,000. By the time he gets a R...