Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party (SP) founder, the late Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, passed away at the age of 38 on Wednesday (May 13), sending shockwaves through Uttar Pradesh’s political landscape. Married to BJP leader Aparna Bisht Yadav, who serves as vice chairperson of the State Women Commission, Prateek was rushed to Lucknow’s Civil Hospital early this morning after falling critically ill but was declared dead on arrival.

The reason of death is currently not known. 

Samajwadi Party condolences Prateek Yadav’s death

The Samajwadi Party (SP) expressed profound grief over Prateek Yadav’s passing in a post on X, stating, “The demise of Prateek Yadav is extremely tragic! May God grant peace to the departed soul. Humble tribute!”.

Akhilesh Yadav expresses grief on sudden demise of stepbrother

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav described his stepbrother Prateek Yadav’s death as “extremely saddening.” The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister rushed to the Civil Hospital and from there to the King George Medical University (KGMU), where an autopsy was scheduled.

CM Yogi condoles demise of Prateek Yadav

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted on X and said, “The sudden demise of Prateek Yadav, son of former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, ‘Padma Vibhushan’, the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, and husband of Aparna Yadav, Vice-Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission, is extremely heartbreaking. Humble tribute. My condolences are with the bereaved family. I pray to Lord Ram that the departed soul attains eternal peace and the grieving family is granted the strength to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti!”

This is a developing story. More details will be added as more information comes.