Prateek Yadav, step-brother of Akhilesh Yadav, dies at 38 in Lucknow
Synopsis
Prateek Yadav, the 38-year-old son of late SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav and step-brother of party chief Akhilesh Yadav, died in Lucknow on 13 May. Despite belonging to one of India's most prominent political families, Prateek had largely stayed out of politics, building a life around fitness entrepreneurship and social work.
Key Takeaways
Prateek Yadav , son of late Mulayam Singh Yadav , passed away in Lucknow on 13 May 2025 at age 38 .
The exact cause of death is yet to be officially confirmed; a post-mortem examination is underway.
He had reportedly been battling lung-related complications , including a blood clot in his lungs.
Akhilesh Yadav paid tribute on X , calling the passing "deeply saddening." Prateek was an MBA graduate from the University of Leeds and owned a gym in Lucknow called The Fitness Planet .
He is survived by his wife Aparna Yadav and their daughter.
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and his second wife Sadhana Gupta, passed away in Lucknow on Wednesday morning, 13 May, at the age of 38. The exact cause of death is yet to be officially confirmed, and a post-mortem examination is reportedly being conducted. According to reports, Prateek had been battling lung-related health complications for a considerable period, including a blood clot in his lungs.
Akhilesh Yadav Pays Tribute
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Prateek's step-brother, expressed grief over the passing on social media platform X.
Point of View
Even as family tensions reportedly spilled onto social media earlier this year. The absence of any official comment from either the Samajwadi Party or the Bharatiya Janata Party on those personal grievances speaks to how carefully both sides managed the narrative around him. At 38, his death leaves unresolved threads in a family whose internal dynamics have long shaped UP's political landscape.
NationPress
7 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 and was known for his interest in fitness and entrepreneurship rather than politics.
What was the cause of Prateek Yadav's death?
The exact cause of death has not been officially confirmed as of 13 May 2025, and a post-mortem examination is reportedly being conducted. According to reports, he had been battling lung-related health complications, including a blood clot in his lungs, for a considerable period.
How did Akhilesh Yadav react to Prateek Yadav's death?
Akhilesh Yadav expressed grief 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."
What was Prateek Yadav known for outside politics?
Prateek Yadav was an MBA graduate from the University of Leeds who focused on fitness entrepreneurship and social work. He owned a gym in Lucknow called The Fitness Planet and was associated with an NGO helping homeless individuals. In 2012, he was featured as the 'International Transformation of the Month' on a renowned bodybuilding platform.
Who is Aparna Yadav?
Aparna Yadav is Prateek Yadav's wife, whom he married in 2011 after an eight-year relationship. She is also a political figure associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party. The couple have a daughter together.
