Prateek Yadav, the youngest son of the late Samajwadi Party (SP) founder, Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, passed away in Lucknow on May 13, 2026. He was just 38 years old at the time of his demise. The sudden passing of Prateek, who appeared to be into fitness and healthy lifestyle, sparked concern regarding what might have gone wrong that led to the unfortunate happening. According to reports by the Times of India and Hindustan Times, the cause of his death was a lung illness.
Following a sudden health decline around 5:00 a.m., Prateek Yadav was brought to the Civil Hospital, Lucknow, where he was declared dead within an hour, at 5:55 a.m. An autopsy was ordered at KGMU to determine the exact cause of his untimely demise. As Prateek Yadav made headlines, his high-profile family background has come to the focus. The Yadav family is known for their political influence in India, including Prateek’s wife, BJP leader, Aparna Yadav. Here’s everything to know about her as she became a widow at just 36.
Meet Prateek Yadav’s wife, Aparna Yadav
