124 Not Out: When a Typo Became a Parliament Slogan

                  124 Not Out: When a Typo Became a Parliament Slogan

A Protest That Caught Everyone’s Eye

On August 12, 2025, the Parliament complex turned into a visual battlefield of political symbolism. Leaders from the opposition INDIA bloc—including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra—arrived wearing stark white T-shirts printed with the image of Minta Devi and bold slogans reading "124 Not Out" and "Save Democracy".

The protest was staged against alleged irregularities in Bihar’s voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The T-shirts quickly became the centre of national conversation—not just for the political statement, but for the human story behind it.

Who Is Minta Devi?

Minta Devi, a 35-year-old from Arjani-Pur village in Siwan district, Bihar, was accidentally recorded in the electoral roll as being born in 1900—making her appear 124 years old. This one typo made her the “oldest” voter on record, and unexpectedly, a political symbol.

The INDIA bloc used her image to highlight voter list flaws, but Minta Devi herself wasn’t pleased.

"Who gave them the right to print my face on their T-shirts? If the government thinks I’m 124, why haven’t they given me an old-age pension?" she asked.

She has since submitted a correction form, and the Election Commission has promised to fix the error.

The Bigger Political Picture

The INDIA bloc’s T-shirt protest aimed to spotlight:

• Voter list inaccuracies that can disenfranchise or misrepresent citizens.
  
  

• Electoral transparency concerns before Bihar’s elections.
  
  

• Symbolic resistance—using wearable statements to make the message unavoidable.
  
  

But it also opened debate about ethics in political messaging, especially using a citizen’s personal image without consent.

Why T-Shirt Protests Pack a Punch

From Parliament to protests around the world, T-shirts are more than fabric—they’re a walking billboard for change.

• Big names, bigger impact: When prominent leaders wear them, the cause gets instant visibility.
  
  

• Short slogans, long reach: "124 Not Out" told an entire story in three words.
  
  

• Media magnetism: Coordinated outfits dominate headlines and social media.
  
  

Globally, from black armbands to bold prints, protest wear merges symbolism, solidarity, and storytelling. And if big big people in politics can make headlines with T-shirts, imagine the power it holds for brands, causes, and movements.

Teesgraphy – Where Protest Meets Print

If a T-shirt can shake up Parliament, it can definitely make your voice heard. Teesgraphy is your one-stop destination for custom-printed T-shirts that carry your message loud and clear—whether it’s for a political rally, a social cause, or your own movement.

Because sometimes, change fits right over your shoulders.