Bollera Jajie Mandanna (94), ex-MLC and the first-ever woman chairperson of the Consumer Protection Board, passed away in Mysuru on Wednesday.

Born in 1923, she was one of the earliest consumer rights activists in India. She was born in Madikeri, Kodagu district, and completed her degree.

She was married to B C Mandanna. She was MLC from 1976 to 82, when R Gundu Rao, also from Kodagu district, was the chief minister. She was an active member of the Bengaluru Kodava Samaja. She died due to age-related ailments at her residence at Misty Woods apartment in K C Nagar in the city.

Jajie is survived by sons Ashok Mandanna, an actor, Bharath Mandanna and daughter Sukanya Belliappa. As per her wish, her mortal remains were donated to the JSS Medical College.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State /DHNS, Bengaluru – June 23rd, 2016