Bureaucrat's Post About Tamil Nadu's 89-Year-Old Panchayat President Inspires Internet

Many heartwarming stories of elderly people doing exceptional and inspiring acts only go on to prove that age is just a number. One such story of 89-year-old Veerammal Amma, who serves as 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 and wrote, ''Veerammal Amma, popularly known as "Arittapatti Paati' the 89 years 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 & unbridled enthusiasm are so heartwarming. When I asked her the secret of her fitness and positive attitude, she tells me it's all about eating simple home-cooked traditional meals like millets and working all day in her agricultural field,'' Ms Sahu wrote further, along with a picture and a video of their interaction in Tamil.

See the tweet here:

Veerammal Amma, popularly known as "Arittapatti Paati' the 89 years 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 & unbridled enthusiasm is so heatwarming. When I… pic.twitter.com/ol7M2tpqIr

— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) August 30, 2023

Arittapatti, under Veerammal Amma's leadership, also holds the distinction of being Madurai's first Biodiversity Heritage Site. 

Since being shared, her story has left people inspired and many lauded her energy and determination, while others saluted her commitment to her community's development.

One user wrote, ''Special tribute & salutes to Verrammal Amma for her relentless and undaunted spirit. May God bless her with lots of courage and strength to work forward.''

"Very  Rare ...to see..She is the proven record of Women Empowerment," another commented.

A third wrote, ''Simple living is the best living always.''

A fourth added, ''So Wonderful To Bring Out These Beautiful Real Stories Deep From The Rural Part Of Arittapatti. These Are Real Motivating Stories. To Have A Panchayat President Of 89 Years And So Fit And Effective Leader. She Should Be Given A Prestigious Award For A Great Contribution.''