Noida Residents Demand Metro Connectivity After 10-Year Wait

In a significant development, residents of Greater Noida West gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on April 26, 2026, to protest for the long-awaited Metro connectivity. Organized by the Noida Extension Flat Owners Welfare Association (NEFOWA), the protest aims to draw attention to the urgent need for Metro service in the region.

Approximately 3.5 lakh residents have been waiting for this essential service for over a decade. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Greater Noida West metro extension was rejected by the Centre on April 3, further fueling frustrations among the community.

During the protest, around 50 housing societies participated, with demonstrators raising slogans demanding immediate action on the Metro project. A symbolic act involved participants pulling a mock Metro pillar, underscoring their determination to highlight the issue.

“We have been waiting for 10 years for this essential service to be implemented. The time for mere promises is over; we need action,” stated Abhishek Kumar, president of NEFOWA. His sentiments were echoed by Brijesh Kumar, a resident of Greater Noida West, who expressed, “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.”

Meanwhile, protests in Noida Phase 2 erupted over workers demanding a salary hike, leading to vandalism and the arrest of 50 individuals. Police responded with tear gas to control the situation, which resulted in traffic disruptions across the area.

During these protests, two vehicles were set on fire in Sector 84, prompting authorities to issue a traffic advisory due to ongoing congestion and diversions. As tensions rise, the Noida Police urged workers to maintain peace and restraint, stating, “Necessary action is being taken, and minimum force is being used.”

As the protests continue, residents remain hopeful for a swift resolution to their demands for Metro connectivity, which they believe is crucial for their daily lives. The situation remains fluid, with details still emerging as both protests unfold across Noida and Greater Noida West.