The news of Prateek Yadav death has created shock across political circles in Uttar Pradesh. Prateek Yadav, the younger son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, died in Lucknow at the age of 38. According to hospital sources, family members rushed him to Civil Hospital early Wednesday morning after his health suddenly worsened. Doctors examined him immediately but declared him dead on arrival. Reports suggest that he had been battling health problems for several weeks and had recently received treatment at a private hospital in Lucknow. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav had also visited him during his treatment. Despite belonging to a powerful political family, Prateek Yadav mostly stayed away from politics and focused on business and fitness-related work. His death has deeply saddened supporters, relatives, and political leaders across the state.
Prateek Yadav Death: A Private Life Away From Politics
Prateek Yadav chose a different path from most members of the Yadav family. While several family members remained active in politics, he focused on personal business ventures and social work in Lucknow. He studied at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom and later entered the real estate and fitness industries. Friends and close associates described him as a calm and disciplined person who preferred staying away from political controversies and public attention.
He also built a strong identity in the fitness sector through his gym business called “The Fitness Planet.” Many young fitness enthusiasts in Lucknow followed his workout routines and fitness advice on social media. Along with business activities, he actively supported animal welfare projects through an organisation that rescued and cared for stray dogs. His balanced lifestyle and social work earned appreciation from people outside political circles as well.
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Hospital Procedure Conducted Under Security
After the Prateek Yadav death, authorities shifted his body to King George’s Medical University for postmortem examination. Officials formed a special panel of doctors to carry out the procedure under videography surveillance. Police personnel tightened security around the mortuary premises as supporters and family members gathered there throughout the morning. Officials also completed legal documentation before beginning the examination process.
Sources said doctors conducted an X-ray examination before the autopsy started. Medical experts recorded the entire procedure as part of official protocol. Aparna Yadav’s relatives and several close family members remained present near the mortuary during the process. Authorities continued security deployment around the hospital campus to manage the growing crowd and maintain order during the sensitive situation.
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Political Leaders Express Grief
Several political leaders expressed grief after hearing the news of Prateek Yadav’s death. The Samajwadi Party shared a condolence message on social media and prayed for peace for the departed soul. Leaders from different political parties also paid tribute and extended support to the Yadav family. Many supporters gathered outside the residence and hospital to offer condolences and stand with the family during the difficult time.
Prateek Yadav’s wife, Aparna Yadav, currently serves as vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Women’s Commission and remains associated with the BJP. A few months ago, reports about family differences had surfaced in political discussions, but Prateek later shared family photographs on social media to dismiss speculation. His sudden death has once again brought attention to the Yadav family and created an emotional atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh politics.

