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Prateek Yadav News LIVE: ‘Extremely Saddening,’ Says Akhilesh Yadav on Step-Brother's Death
Doctors declared the 38-year-old dead after he was rushed to a civil hospital, and officials said the cause will be known after the post-mortem.
Prateek Yadav, 38, son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, died in Lucknow on Wednesday. Hospital officials declared him dead upon arrival, and his body is undergoing post-mortem examination.
Unlike his brother Akhilesh Yadav, Prateek maintained distance from active politics, focusing instead on real estate and fitness ventures. He was married to BJP leader Aparna Yadav, Vice Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission.
An MBA graduate from the University of Leeds, Prateek operated The Fitness Planet, a popular gym in Lucknow. He also managed Jeev Aashray, an organization providing treatment and rescue services for street dogs.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Samajwadi Party expressed grief, with Adityanath offering "Humble condolences." Akhilesh Yadav wrote that the passing is "deeply saddening" and prayed God would "grant peace to the departed soul."
Medical professionals have not yet determined the cause of death, awaiting the final post-mortem report. Reports indicate Prateek suffered from lung-related health issues and a blood clot before his condition deteriorated early Wednesday morning.