Prateek Yadav, the son of Samajwadi Party founder and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, died on May 13, 2026, at the age of 28. His funeral is scheduled to take place today, May 14, 2026, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
According to family sources, Prateek Yadav had been unwell for some time and was undergoing treatment. The cause of death has not been officially disclosed. He is survived by his father Mulayam Singh Yadav, mother, and other family members.
Political leaders from various parties have expressed condolences. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav's elder son, confirmed the news and requested privacy for the family during this difficult time.
The funeral will be held at the family's residence in Lucknow with state honors, as per protocol for a former chief minister's family member. Security has been heightened in the area for the event.
