SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav expresses grief over demise of Prateek Yadav
Lucknow: A wave of mourning swept through political corridors on Wednesday morning following the news of the passing of Prateek Yadav, the step-brother of Samajwadi Party President and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
Prateek Yadav breathed his last at the age of 38. He was brought to the Civil Hospital in Lucknow around 5:55 AM, where doctors declared him dead.
Akhilesh Yadav Expresses Grief
As soon as the news of Prateek Yadav's sudden demise emerged, a wave of sorrow swept through the Samajwadi family. Deep grief was also evident among SP supporters and leaders. Reacting emotionally to this tragic event, Akhilesh Yadav stated, "The passing of Shri Prateek Yadav Ji is extremely saddening. May God grant peace to the departed soul. Humble tributes."
श्री प्रतीक यादव जी का निधन, अत्यंत दुखद!
ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करे।
विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि! pic.twitter.com/weadva9hi4
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) May 13, 2026
Prateek Had Been Unwell for Several Days
According to reports, Prateek Yadav had been unwell since April 30. He had been admitted to the hospital a few days prior but had returned home after his health showed signs of improvement.
On Wednesday morning, however, his condition suddenly deteriorated. Upon reaching the Civil Hospital, his driver informed the doctors, "Bhaiya's health has taken a severe turn for the worse."
Backgraunder
Prateek Yadav, the youngest son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and Sadhna, was an MBA graduate from the University of Leeds, UK, and a successful real estate developer.
Prateek was the husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav and half-brother of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav.
