Prateek Yadav's Last Instagram Post Goes Viral After Sudden Death

Prateek Yadav, stepbrother of Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, passed away this morning in Lucknow. The cause of his death is not yet clear and social media users are sharing his last post.

Last Updated : Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party leader late Mulayam Singh Yadav's son, Prateek Yadav, passed away in Lucknow on Wednesday morning. The cause of the death of the 38-year-old is not yet clear. Following the death of the stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, his last post on social media has become the subject of discussion.

What was Prateek Yadav's last post?

Akhilesh Yadav's stepbrother, Prateek Yadav, last posted on Instagram on April 3. In this post, he is seen driving a jet. Judging by this post, it's clear that Prateek, who is a car enthusiast, and bodybuilder also loved to drive jets. 

He shared the video with the caption," The engine roared, the sky opened up, and I took control. Inside the EA 300 - pulling Gs, slicing through clouds, and rolling mid-air. Felt like a scene straight out of Top Gun. Intense, fast, unforgettable. Adrenaline in its purest form."

What is there in the pinned post?

A pinned Instagram post, that was dedicated to his pet dog, Dulari, also reflects a far more emotional side of Prateek's personality.

In that post, he wrote, "May life treat you the way you treat animals," which drew a variety of comments.

What happen to Prateek?

Prateek Yadav passed away on Wednesday morning. According to sources, after his health suddenly deteriorated around 6 am, he was taken to Lucknow's Civil Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. 

According to reports, he had been ill for several days and was admitted to Lucknow's Medanta Hospital some time ago. 

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also visited him during his treatment. He was later brought home after his health improved.

Who is Mulayam Singh Yadav's younger son?

Prateek Yadav is the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mulayam Singh Yadav and his second wife Sadhana Gupta. He is the stepbrother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

He has always stayed away from active politics and is primarily involved in business. Prateek, who is known for his high-profile lifestyle, often draws attention because of his collection of luxury cars, owning several high-end vehicles.