94-year-old
Ramajit Raghav proudly claims the title of world’s oldest father,
after his 54-year-old wife Shakuntala Devi gave birth to their first baby.
Both
Ramajit and Shakuntala are equally happy and excited, considering baby
Vikaramjeet as “God’s gift” and planning a second child for next year, although
their ages are past the normal fertility period.
Former
wrestler, Ramajit strongly believes that he’s health will keep him around for
many years, to see his soon grow up: “I will die only if a black snake bites me
and that is very unlikely. Visit me after ten years and you will find me in the
same appearance. My daily diet comprises three litres of milk, half a kilo of
almonds and half a kilo of ghee [clarified butter].”
Mr.
Raghav actually claims he is over 100 years old, but pension records state he
is “only” 94. Still, doctors say that, although it can’t be ruled out, having a
baby at this age is a very remote possibility.
The
former record holder was also an Indian man, Nanu Ram Jogi, who became a father
for his 21st soon at the age of 90 in 2007.
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