Akhilesh Yadav's Stepbrother Prateek Yadav Dies at 38
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Prateek Yadav, 38, stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, died in Lucknow; cause of death pending post-mortem.
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Prateek Yadav, stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, died at 38 in Lucknow. The cause of death is pending a post-mortem. Yadav, largely absent from politics, was known for his fitness ventures and had recently spoken about marital issues. His wife, Aparna, is politically active with the BJP.
Prateek was the son of Mulayam Singh Yadav’s second wife, Sadhana Gupta. He studied at the University of Leeds and ran a gym in Lucknow. Aparna Yadav lost the 2017 UP assembly election but later joined the BJP and was appointed to a state commission in 2024. The couple married in 2011 in Saifai. Earlier this year, Prateek publicly accused Aparna of straining his family relationships and announced plans for divorce, citing her focus on fame.
Prateek’s death was reported after he was brought dead to Civil Hospital. The incident has sparked interest due to the family’s political prominence.
