Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav paid her last respects to Prateek Yadav in Lucknow after his death [1].
The event marks a significant moment of mourning for the Yadav family, a central pillar of Uttar Pradesh politics, as they bid farewell to the son of the late Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Prateek Yadav died on May 13, 2026 [2], at the age of 38 [3]. Reports on the cause of death vary, with some citing a prolonged lung illness [3] and others attributing the death to cardiorespiratory collapse [2]. He was the husband of Aparna Yadav.
Thousands of people joined the funeral procession in Lucknow [4]. The gathering reflected the family's deep ties to the region and the Samajwadi Party's influence in the state. Dimple Yadav's participation in the final goodbye was captured in widely circulated footage [1].
There are conflicting reports regarding the exact timing of the tributes. One source said the tribute occurred during the funeral procession on May 14, 2026 [4], while another said the final goodbye took place on May 17, 2026 [1].
Prateek Yadav was the brother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav [2]. The family has faced a period of grief following the loss of the young leader, whose death has drawn condolences from across the political spectrum in India.
“Thousands of people joined the funeral procession in Lucknow”
The death of Prateek Yadav and the subsequent high-profile funeral procession underscore the enduring social and political mobilization power of the Yadav family in Uttar Pradesh. By drawing thousands to a public mourning event, the family reinforces its connection to its base and maintains its visibility within the state's political landscape during a period of transition.
