Kodira Nanaiah (Prakash), President of Kodava Kaveri Okkoota, N.R. Mohalla and a resident of Kesare, Naidu Nagar, passed away yesterday in city. He was 72.

He leaves behind his wife Pushpa (Mandapanda), son Darshan and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon, according to family sources.