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World's Oldest Dad: 96-Year-Old Indian

Ramajit Raghav had first kid at age 94

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 17, 2012 12:25 PM CDT

(Newser) – An Indian man is being called the oldest father in the world after fathering a second child at age 96—two years after having his first son, the Telegraph reports. "We had planned for another baby after my first son was born in 2010," says Ramajit Raghav. "It's a blessing, and I am enjoying fatherhood at this age." His wife, Shakuntala Devi, is 52, reports the Times of India.

"I have led a very simple life," says the proud papa. "I didn't marry for long and followed a strict diet. I've taken milk, butter, and fruits everyday since my childhood. The family isn't planning to have any more children, however: "My wife will undergo a tubectomy operation this year."

A screen grab from YouTube video of Ramajit Raghav.
A screen grab from YouTube video of Ramajit Raghav.   (YouTube)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 16 comments
JT119
Oct 23, 2012 7:28 AM CDT
Guess he is trying to catch up to the chinese in numbers
iq145
Oct 17, 2012 8:59 PM CDT
Should've combed his hair for his big photo shoot...
Susie19
Oct 17, 2012 5:51 PM CDT
EWW
 

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