Prateek Yadav, the younger son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and half brother of Akhilesh Yadav, died at his Lucknow residence on Wednesday morning. He was found unconscious, and investigators report multiple injury marks on his body, deepening the mystery around the circumstances of his death. Prateek was married to BJP leader Aparna Yadav.
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and his second wife Sadhana Gupta, has died at 38. He was the stepbrother of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and was married to Aparna Yadav, a BJP leader. The article recounts his family background, his life beyond politics, and related net worth details.
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Prateek Yadav, younger son of SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and half-brother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, has died at 38. He was reportedly rushed to Civil Hospital in Lucknow and declared brought dead. Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of death. Prateek was married to BJP leader Aparna Yadav.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav questioned the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh cabinet expansion, alleging it may reward turncoat leaders from other parties. He challenged the criteria behind selecting new ministers, warned that those left out could grow resentful, and asked how the reshuffle might affect existing ministers.
Regional parties are recalibrating INDIA bloc strategy after election setbacks in Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav are urging opposition unity, while Tejashwi Yadav argues regional parties are vital to counter the BJP. But friction is growing after Congress parted ways with the DMK, leaving the bloc’s cohesion uncertain ahead of upcoming contests.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav renewed his push for ballot paper voting in India, pointing to the UK’s recent election process. He criticized the BJP for relying on Electronic Voting Machines and also attacked the government’s economic policies. Yadav said he is confident of defeating the BJP next and urged parties to unite to protect democracy and the Constitution.
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at her Kolkata residence in a closed-door meeting attended by Abhishek Banerjee. While BJP’s state win dominated headlines, the interaction stayed upbeat, with Yadav telling Mamata, “Didi, you have not lost.” Earlier, he alleged the BJP undermined democracy, coerced voters and used excessive central forces during polling.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav says the party has ended its association with political consultancy firm I-PAC, blaming fund constraints rather than recent election outcomes. The SP had roped in I-PAC for a short period ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, but the arrangement could not be sustained due to financial limits.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has urged the Supreme Court to step in on West Bengal Assembly polls, demanding that video recordings of vote counting be made public. Citing alleged irregularities from past elections, he warned that similar tactics could surface in Uttar Pradesh before its upcoming polls, and said he plans to visit West Bengal.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav visited BJP MLA Anupama Jaiswal in a Lucknow hospital after she suffered burn injuries during a protest in Bahraich earlier this week. Yadav wished her a speedy recovery and said human relationships matter more than political differences. Her husband thanked him for the goodwill as she continues treatment for serious burns.
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has promised sugarcane farmers 24-hour payment turnaround if his party wins in 2027. His plan includes loan waivers, crop insurance, free irrigation and assured minimum support prices, supported by a proposed Rs 15,000 crore farmer revolving fund. He also targets smart villages and organic farming to boost livelihoods.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks that referred to him as a “friend” in Lok Sabha. Yadav said he does not need such friends and challenged what kind of help is being offered. He also urged the public to stay alert, alleging the BJP could turn to extreme actions amid fears of defeat.
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