Maybe you don't know: Men nearly 100 years old can still have children!

Ramjit Raghav, a farmer in Kharkhoda village, Haryana, India, became the focus of international media attention when he became a father for the first time in 2010 at the age of 94.

Ramjit Raghav, a farmer in Kharkhoda village, Haryana, India, became the focus of international media attention when he became a father for the first time in 2010 at the age of 94. What is even more surprising is that In 2012, Ramjit Raghav welcomed his second son at the age of 96.

For many people, raising children is one of life's greatest joys. Every decision is made based on how it affects their children to ensure maximum benefits and minimum problems for their children. Parenthood is a personal decision, some choose to have children early and others choose to have children later in life.

However, besides Ramjit Raghav, who is said to be the oldest man to have a child , it is difficult for anyone else in the world to wait until the age of 94 to have their first child!

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Ramjit, who is said to be the oldest man to have children, welcomed his first child in 2010 at the age of 94! When he married at the age of 24, he had been a widower for 25 years before meeting his second wife, Shakuntala Dev. At the ages of 94 and 50, Ramjit and Shakuntala welcomed their first son, Vikramjeet, into the world in 2010. With this, Ramjit is considered the world's oldest man to become a father.

Raghav was born and raised in a poor farmer family in Haryana. Before having children, Raghav and Devi had to go through many years of infertility. They tried many treatments without success. However, Raghav never gave up hope. He still believes that one day they will have a child of their own. And then, the miracle happened. In 2010, Devi became pregnant naturally.

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Ramjit Raghav, wife Shakuntala Devi and their first child Vikramjeet. A simple and healthy lifestyle is the secret to Raghav's extraordinary health and fertility. He is a vegetarian, regularly exercises and maintains a scientific lifestyle. Raghav also does not smoke, drink alcohol and stays away from other stimulants. In addition, Raghav also shared that he always believes in the power of yoga and traditional medicine methods. He regularly practices yoga and uses herbs to maintain health.

In 2012, just two years after giving birth to his first son, Ramjit welcomed Ranjeet, his second son. At the age of 96, Ramjit broke his previous record by becoming the oldest man to have children. With the birth of their second son, Ramjit said the couple will not try for another child because of financial concerns.

Ramjit, a farmer and former wrestler from the Indian state of Haryana, said the secret to this "vigor" is a vegetarian diet that includes grains, vegetables and abstaining from alcohol. His statements led to PETA (Organization for the Protection of Animals) choosing him to be part of one of their advertising campaigns promoting vegetarian diets with the slogan 'Vegans still get it. that at the age of 96'.

Ramjit Raghav's story has received mixed reactions from the community. Some people expressed their admiration and congratulations, while others raised doubts and concerns about the health of the mother and child. The case also raised debates about the ethics and responsibilities of giving birth at an advanced age . Many people are concerned that Raghav may not be healthy enough to raise his son to adulthood. Despite the controversy, Ramjit Raghav and his wife maintain that they are happy with their decision.

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His extraordinary story has attracted the curiosity and attention of many people, raising questions about health, fertility and the concept of family.

Raghav has high hopes for his sons and wants them to have a dignified life. However, in May 2013, Shakuntala Devi took Vikramjeet to a local hospital for a checkup. She fell asleep at the bus stop on the way home and when she woke up, she couldn't find her child anywhere. The stress of the disappearance caused Shakuntala Devi to leave home with their second child.

Unfortunately, Ramjit Raghav passed away in a fire accident at his home in 2020 at the age of 104. However, many people, including his fellow villagers, claim that Ramjit is not as old as he claims . Ramjit claimed he was over 100 years old in 2010, but the government agency where he received his pension said he was 94 years old in 2010.

Dr Paramjeet Singh, Medical Director at Kharkhoda Civil Hospital, where Vikramjeet was born, says that although it is rare, it is possible for elderly men to have children . With Shakuntala Devi being in her 50s during both her pregnancies, this was quite a feat.

Update 09 May 2024
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