P.L. Mallanna (93), father of Malavalli MLA P.M. Narendraswamy, passed away following brief illness at a private hospital in Mysuru in the wee hours of today.

A resident of Poorigali village in the taluk, Mallanna had served as Member of Taluk Board, Poorigali Gram Panchayat and Milk Producers Association.

He leaves behind his wife, two sons, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the village this afternoon.