Jayashankara-ppa (78), former President of Grama Vidyodaya Shikshana Samsthe and a resident of Benakanahalli village in the taluk, passed away yesterday afternoon at the village.

He leaves behind his wife, three sons including Taluk JD(S) Vice-President Rajashekar and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at his native village this afternoon.