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RIP: Prateek Yadav (1988-2026)
Prateek Yadav Death News Live: Prateek Yadav—the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav—passed away on Wednesday morning. Prateek Yadav was brought to the hospital by his friends, where doctors pronounced him dead.
Arvind Bisht lit the funeral pyre of his son-in-law, Prateek. During the emotional moments of the last rites, he wiped away his tears with a cloth and, with folded hands, paid his final respects to his son-in-law. Family members and close relatives present at the scene also appeared visibly moved.
Preparations for Prateek Yadav's funeral have been finalized. With the family's consent, his father-in-law, Arvind Bisht, will light the funeral pyre. A large crowd comprising family members, relatives, and supporters has gathered at the cremation ground. The atmosphere remains somber.
Amidst the family, who remain immersed in grief following Prateek Yadav's passing, Akhilesh Yadav was seen sitting alongside his two daughters. The atmosphere during this time appeared deeply emotional. At the cremation ground, Prateek's two daughters—Prathama and Padmaja—are seated right next to Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle, Shivpal Yadav. During this moment, Padmaja was observed asking him something. Meanwhile, Akhilesh's son is seated behind him. Two seats away, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak is also seated.
The Yadav family appeared united during Prateek Yadav's final journey. Dharmendra Yadav and Aditya Yadav were also present in the hearse that carried him to the cremation ground. In this hour of grief, the entire family was seen standing shoulder to shoulder with Aparna Yadav.
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and Minister Dinesh Singh arrived at the cremation ground to attend Prateek's last rites. Both leaders met with the family members and expressed their condolences.
The atmosphere turned emotional as Prateek's funeral procession arrived at the cremation ground. A large number of supporters, who had gathered for the occasion, raised slogans of 'Long Live Prateek.'
Reports indicate that Shivpal Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav will arrive at the cremation ground shortly. Vehicles are parked along both sides of the road near Baikunth Dham, stretching for a distance of over half a kilometer. A massive crowd is gathering to attend the final rites, and the atmosphere is somber.
Akhilesh Yadav's son, Arjun Yadav, has arrived at Baikunth Dham. He has come to attend the last rites of Prateek Yadav. It is reported that at the time of Prateek's marriage to Aparna Yadav, Arjun was still in his mother Dimple Yadav's arms.
Prateek Yadav's mortal remains have been placed outside the Samajwadi Party office to allow for final tributes. A large number of supporters and party workers have arrived. The atmosphere is deeply emotional and somber. People have gathered with tear-filled eyes to bid their final farewell.
Shivpal Yadav's son, Aditya Yadav, was seen weeping as he shouldered Prateek Yadav during the funeral rites. In this emotional moment, the family and supporters appeared deeply grief-stricken. The atmosphere during the funeral procession remains somber.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Prateek Yadav. He stated that his departure at such a young age is deeply tragic. He prayed to God to grant the family the strength to bear this grief during this difficult time.
The final journey of Prateek Yadav, husband of Aparna Yadav, has commenced. Family members and a large number of supporters are in attendance. The mortal remains are being transported to the ghat for the final rites. An atmosphere of grief and deep emotion pervades the entire surroundings.
Ashok Kumar, the BJP MLA from Salon in Raebareli, expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Prateek Yadav. He stated that Prateek was an old friend of his. Describing this loss as a personal one, he extended his condolences to the family and prayed to God to grant them strength.
Former Minister Swati Singh arrived to pay tribute to Prateek Yadav and met with his family members to express her deep condolences.
Mahamandaleshwar Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj of the Juna Akhara, arriving from Haridwar, visited Aparna Yadav's residence to express his deep condolences on the passing of Prateek Yadav. He stated that everyone is stunned by this tragic news and that their hearts are heavy with grief. The Maharaj added that he had come to pay his final respects and to convey his sympathies to the family.
Sister-in-law Dimple Yadav has arrived at Aparna Yadav's residence to attend Prateek Yadav's funeral. Family members and close associates are present at the location. The atmosphere is deeply emotional, and the family members are engaged in making preparations for the final farewell.
Dr. SP Singh, the Samajwadi Party MP from Pratapgarh, visited Aparna Yadav's residence. While paying tribute to Prateek Yadav, he expressed his deep sorrow. Dr. S.P. Singh stated that Prateek's death occurred under suspicious circumstances, and therefore, an impartial inquiry into the matter is warranted. He added that the actual causes of death would only be revealed following such an investigation.
The case regarding the death of Prateek Yadav has now reached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). An NGO has filed a complaint, expressing suspicion and demanding an impartial investigation.
The organization has appealed for a thorough inquiry into the entire matter, specifically calling for an investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The NHRC has taken cognizance of the case.
Many prominent leaders arrived to participate in Prateek Yadav's funeral. Prateek's uncle Shivpal Yadav, Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, Om Prakash Rajbhar, Minister Baby Rani Maurya, and SP MLA Sangram Yadav—among others—reached Aparna Yadav's residence to pay their tributes and express their condolences.
All preparations for Prateek Yadav's funeral at the Baikunthdham cremation ground in Lucknow are nearly complete. The mortal remains are expected to arrive here shortly. Family members and relatives are present to bid their final farewell.
Baby Rani Maurya expressed deep sorrow in Lucknow over the passing of Prateek Yadav. She stated that this is an extremely painful time for Aparna and her two young daughters, and that the loss is almost impossible to repair. The entire family is immersed in grief, and the atmosphere remains deeply emotional.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak arrived at Prateek Yadav's residence to pay his respects and, while speaking to the media, stated that this is an extremely sorrowful time. He prayed to God for the peace of the departed soul and for the strength to the family to bear this unbearable grief.
Prateek Yadav's last rites will be performed at Ghat (Platform) Number 5 of Baikunth Dham in Lucknow. Final preparations have been expedited at the Baikunth Dham cremation ground in Lucknow. Cleaning and organizational work is currently underway at the site.
Preparations for Prateek Yadav's funeral are proceeding rapidly. Family members and close associates are actively engaged in the funeral arrangements. The atmosphere outside the residence is somber, and the crowd of people continues to grow steadily.
A massive crowd has been witnessed outside Prateek Yadav's residence since early this morning. Relatives and acquaintances are arriving to pay their final respects. According to reports, his last rites are scheduled to be performed at 11:00 AM today, a time marked by deep mourning among the family members. Peace prevails in the surrounding area.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived at Aparna Yadav's residence on Wednesday to pay his respects to Prateek Yadav. During his visit, he met with the bereaved family and offered his condolences. The atmosphere at the home appeared deeply somber.
According to the preliminary post-mortem report prepared at KGMU, Prateek Yadav's death was caused by a 'massive pulmonary thromboembolism' leading to cardiorespiratory collapse.
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav bid a final, emotional farewell to his younger brother, Prateek Yadav, as he offered floral tributes to his mortal remains. During this time, the eyes of family members and supporters also appeared moist with grief, and the atmosphere remained heavy with sorrow.
Preparations for Prateek Yadav's funeral rites are currently underway. Police forces have been deployed in the area,
Prateek Yadav Passes Away: Prateek Yadav's last rites to be performed today at Baikunth Dham in Lucknow
Aparna shares details regarding the last rites on her social media account
अत्यंत दुःख के साथ सूचित किया जाता है कि “पद्म विभूषण” पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री स्वर्गीय मुलायम सिंह यादव जी के सुपुत्र एवं हम सभी के प्रिय प्रतीक यादव जी का अंतिम संस्कार कल प्रातः 11:00 बजे बैकुंठ धाम (भैंसाकुंड) में संपन्न होगा।
इस दुःखद घड़ी में आप सभी की गरिमामयी उपस्थिति… pic.twitter.com/VXIuLnUZN3
— Aparna Bisht Yadav (@aparnabisht7) May 13, 2026
