Prateek Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadavs younger son, dies at 38

PTC News Desk: Prateek Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav's younger son and Akhilesh Yadav's step brother, died on Wednesday in Lucknow. He was reportedly unwell for some time and was brought to Lucknow Civil Hospital at around 6 am where doctors declared him dead. 

Prateek was 38 years old and married to BJP leader Aparna Yadav.

 A few weeks ago, he was admitted to Medanta Hospital in Lucknow, where Akhilesh Yadav had also visited him. After his condition showed some improvement, he was brought back home. 

On the demise of his younger brother Prateek Yadav, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav said, "I have known him since childhood.  He is no longer amongst us; it is a matter of great sorrow. Right from his childhood, he was very conscious of his health, his physical well-being and he aspired to move forward in life and make a meaningful contribution."

"Naturally, we will proceed in accordance with the law, whatever legal provisions dictate, and whatever the family members request, we will abide by that. I met him approximately two months ago. Even at that time, I had advised him to take care of his health and to focus on expanding his business. Sometimes losses incurred in business can cause people to become deeply distressed. He is no longer with us; we will pursue whatever legal avenues are available to us..."

A post mortem examination is being carried out under tight security with heavy police deployment. 

Notably Yadav despite being associated with country's most prominent political family, he remained distant from active politics. He had studied at the University of Leeds, UK and was associated with real estate and fitness businesses. He also ran a gym called ‘The Fitness Planet’ in Lucknow and remained active in the fitness industry.

His wife Aparna Yadav, is currently the vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Women’s Commission and is associated with the BJP.