Veerammal Amma is the oldest sitting Panchayat President in Tamil Nadu.
Many heartwarming stories about the elderly doing exceptional and inspiring acts just prove that age is just a number. One such story about 89-year-old Veerammal Amma, who is the president of Arittapatti Panchayat, has gone viral, leaving people in awe of her resilience and determination. Notably, Veerammal Amma is the oldest serving Panchayat President in Tamil Nadu.
On Wednesday, Indian Administrative Service Officer Supriya Sahu shared her remarkable story, writing, “Veerammal Amma, popularly known as ‘Arittapatti Paati’, the 89-year-old Panchayat President of Arittapatti Panchayat is truly an inspiring woman. She’s as fit as a fiddle. oldest Panchayat president in TN. ”
Her infectious smile & unbridled enthusiasm are so heartwarming. When I asked her the secret of her condition and positive attitude, she told me that it’s all about eating simple home cooked traditional meals like millet and working all day on her farming fields,” Ms. Sahu further wrote, along with a photo and a photo. video of their interaction in Tamil.
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Veerammal Amma, popularly known as ‘Arittapatti Paati’, the 89-year-old Panchayat President of Arittapatti Panchayat is truly an inspiring woman. Fit as a fiddle, she is the oldest Panchayat president in TN. Her infectious smile and unbridled enthusiasm are so heat-warming. When I … pic.twitter.com/ol7M2tpqIr
— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) August 30, 2023
Arittapatti, headed by Veerammal Amma, also holds the distinction of being Madurai’s first biodiversity heritage site.
Since being shared, her story has inspired people with many praising her energy and determination, while others praised her dedication to developing her community.
One user wrote: “Special tribute and salute to Verrammal Amma for her relentless and fearless spirit. May God bless her with much courage and strength to move forward.”
“Very rare…to see..She is the proven record of Women Empowerment,” another commented.
A third wrote: ‘Simple life is always the best life.’
A fourth added, “So great to bring out these beautiful, real stories from deep within the rural part of Arittapatti. These are real motivational stories. To have a Panchayat President who has been a fit and effective leader for 89 years. She should get a prestigious award for her great contribution.”
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