The 109-year-old Magala Kottachchi Nandiyas, a resident of Kappettiagoda in Galle, is the oldest citizen in Sri Lanka, the National Secretariat for Elders confirmed.
According to his identity card, Nandiyas was born on June 3, 1914. Nandiyas, who lives a very healthy life even now, is a farmer by profession.
Although he had only gone up to grade five, he can read and write.
It is said that the reason for this senior citizen’s healthy lifestyle is the toxic-free nutritious diet.
Until recently, he has cultivated potatoes, sweet potatoes, and even cassava in his home garden.
He is a father of four and a grandfather of four grandchildren. The youngest grandson is now five years old.
Nandiyas is fondly called ‘Loku Aiya’ or Big Brother by the whole village.
The beloved wife of Mr. Nandiyas had passed away some time ago.
Although he has recently developed a hearing impairment, his memory is still intact.
Source – Dinamina
