Narayanappa (Dasegowda), farmer leader and a resident of Naguvanahalli village in Srirangapatna taluk, passed away yesterday at the village. He was 78.

He leaves behind his wife Sakamma, two daughters, two sons including Congress party leader Umashankar, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held at Naguvanahalli this afternoon.