Mulayam Singh Yadav’s younger son, Prateek Yadav, dies at the age of 38

May 13, 2026

Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Mulayam Singh Yadav and the stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, died in Lucknow on Wednesday morning. He was the husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav. He was 38 years old.

Hospital confirms death

Civil Hospital Director Dr. GP Gupta said that at around 5 a.m., they received information that Prateek Yadav was unwell. A team of doctors then arrived at his home and brought him to the hospital.

According to doctors, his condition was critical by the time he arrived at the hospital. He was declared dead during treatment at 5:55 a.m.

Preliminary investigation suggests a case of suspected poisoning, although the exact cause of death will only be known after the post-mortem report.

Grief in political circles

The news of Prateek Yadav’s sudden demise has sent shockwaves through political and social circles in Uttar Pradesh.

Many political leaders, supporters, and close associates expressed their condolences to the Yadav family.

Who was Prateek Yadav?

Prateek Yadav was the son of Mulayam Singh Yadav and his second wife, Sadhna Gupta. Despite coming from a political family, he maintained a distance from active politics and focused on business and social work.

He studied at Leeds University in the United Kingdom and was involved in the real estate and fitness sectors.

Had a special passion for fitness and animal welfare

Prateek Yadav ran a gym called “The Fitness Planet” in Lucknow and was well-known in the fitness business.

He was also active in animal welfare. He founded the organization “Jeev Ashray,” which provides treatment, care, and rescue for stray dogs.

Prateek Yadav and Aparna Yadav were married in 2011. They have a daughter.