Akhilesh Yadav mourns step-brother Prateek Yadav's death at 38
Synopsis
Prateek Yadav, the 38-year-old younger son of late Mulayam Singh Yadav, was declared brought dead at Lucknow Civil Hospital on Wednesday. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, visibly grief-stricken, called him a 'very good boy' who was always health-conscious. The exact cause of death remains under investigation pending post-mortem results.
Key Takeaways
Prateek Yadav , step-brother of Akhilesh Yadav and younger son of late Mulayam Singh Yadav , died in Lucknow on 13 May 2025 at age 38 .
He was declared brought dead at the Lucknow Civil Hospital , where a post-mortem is being conducted.
Prateek had reportedly been receiving treatment for a blood clot in his lungs for some time.
Akhilesh Yadav visited the hospital and paid tribute, calling Prateek a "very good boy" who was always mindful of his health and fitness.
The official cause of death is yet to be confirmed; legal procedures will follow family and law requirements.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday, 13 May mourned the untimely death of his step-brother Prateek Yadav, who passed away in Lucknow at the age of 38. Prateek was declared brought dead upon arrival at the Lucknow Civil Hospital, where his mortal remains have been kept for a post-mortem examination.
Akhilesh Yadav's Tribute
Speaking to reporters outside the Civil Hospital, the SP chief said, "I have seen him since childhood. It is unfortunate that he is no longer with us today. Since childhood, he has been conscious of his health and his fitness. He wanted to achieve something and go forward in life. He was a very good boy who wanted to do something through his hard work. It is a matter of great sorrow that he is no longer with us today."
Earlier in the day, Akhilesh Yadav also posted a tribute on social media platform X, writing: "The passing of Shri Prateek Yadav Ji is deeply saddening. May God grant peace to the departed soul. Humble tribute."
Who Was Prateek Yadav
Prateek Yadav was the younger son of late Mulayam Singh Yadav and his second wife Sadhana Gupta. He had been experiencing lung problems for some time and was reportedly receiving treatment for a blood clot in his lungs. When his condition worsened on Wednesday morning and he became unresponsive, his family rushed him to the Civil Hospital in Lucknow, where he was declared brought dead.
Cause of Death Under Investigation
The exact cause of death has not been officially confirmed. A post-mortem examination is currently being conducted at the Lucknow Civil Hospital. Akhilesh Yadav, who is also the Kannauj MP, said the family would follow due legal process. "Naturally, we will follow whatever the law says and what the family says," he told reporters.
Last Meeting and Family Grief
Recalling his last interaction with Prateek, the SP chief said he had met him approximately two months ago. "Even then, I had told him to take care of his health and business. Sometimes people get sad over the losses incurred in the business," he said. The sudden death has come as a significant personal blow to the Yadav family, one of Uttar Pradesh's most prominent political dynasties.
As the post-mortem process concludes, the family is expected to announce funeral arrangements in accordance with both legal requirements and family wishes.
Point of View
Even as the family carefully frames the narrative around grief and legal process. With a post-mortem pending and no official cause confirmed, the political and personal dimensions of this loss will remain intertwined for one of Uttar Pradesh's most watched dynasties.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Prateek Yadav?
Prateek Yadav was the younger son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and his second wife Sadhana Gupta, making him the step-brother of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. He was 38 years old at the time of his death.
How did Prateek Yadav die?
Prateek Yadav was declared brought dead at the Lucknow Civil Hospital on 13 May 2025. He had reportedly been undergoing treatment for a blood clot in his lungs, and his condition worsened suddenly on Wednesday morning. The official cause of death is pending post-mortem results.
What did Akhilesh Yadav say about Prateek Yadav's death?
Akhilesh Yadav called Prateek a 'very good boy' who was always conscious of his health and fitness since childhood. He expressed deep sorrow, saying it was 'a matter of great sorrow that he is no longer with us today,' and also posted a tribute on X.
Where is the post-mortem being conducted?
The post-mortem examination is being conducted at the Lucknow Civil Hospital, where Prateek Yadav's mortal remains were kept after he was declared brought dead. The family has said it will follow all legal procedures as required.
When did Akhilesh Yadav last meet Prateek Yadav?
Akhilesh Yadav said he last met Prateek approximately two months before his death, at which time he had advised him to take care of his health and business.
