Prateek Yadav, the youngest son of the late Samajwadi Party (SP) founder, Mulayam Singh Yadav and step-brother of SP chief, Akhilesh Yadav, died under mysterious circumstances on May 13, 2026. He was just 38 years old when he passed away at Lucknow. The sudden passing of Prateek, a fitness influencer, sparked concern about what might have gone wrong, leading to the unfortunate incident. Recent reports hint that his death was caused by health troubles, primarily liver or lung issues, caused by poisoning.
Prateek’s autopsy was ordered at KGMU, and the results revealed that his body was blue and had multiple injury marks. Unverified online chatter suggests that Prateek has taken the drastic step of taking his own life. Amid the various reports and theories regarding his cause of death, his professional and personal troubles, leading to an alleged mental health deterioration, surfaced. Even his half-brother, Akhilesh, made a statement that hinted at it.
Akhilesh Yadav’s statement on Prateek Yadav’s demise led to concerns regarding the latter’s mental health
Samajwadi Party chief, Akhilesh Yadav expressed deep sorrow over the sudden demise of his step-brother, Prateek Yadav. He was flocked by the media as he swarmed out, when he shared some unknown details regarding Prateek. He hinted at underlying business and financial pressures that his brother faced in the years leading up to his death. Speaking to reporters at the post-mortem facility in Lucknow, Akhilesh also shared details of his final meeting with Prateek. He recounted meeting him about two months ago, where he advised him to focus on his health and expand his business ventures.
