The ashes of Prateek Yadav were immersed in the Ganga river at the Chaudhary Charan Singh VVIP Ghat in Haridwar on May 16, 2024 [2].
The ceremony marks the final stage of funeral rites for the younger son of the late Mulayam Singh Yadav and brother of Akhilesh Yadav. The event drew significant attention due to the family's prominent role in Indian politics.
The immersion, known as asthi visarjan, followed traditional Hindu funeral rites and Vedic chants [1, 2]. The ceremony took place at the VIP Ghat in Uttarakhand, where family members gathered to complete the rituals [2].
Among those present was BJP leader Aparna Yadav, who became emotional during the proceedings [1]. The gathering focused on the spiritual transition of the deceased through the performance of specific religious obligations.
Prateek Yadav died on May 13, 2024 [1]. Following his death, the family conducted the necessary rites in Lucknow before traveling to Haridwar for the final immersion [2].
The process at the Chaudhary Charan Singh VVIP Ghat is a standard practice for high-profile figures seeking a secure and designated area for these rituals [2]. The event concluded with the placement of the ashes into the river, adhering to the Vedic traditions observed by the family.
“The ashes of Prateek Yadav were immersed in the Ganga river at the Chaudhary Charan Singh VVIP Ghat”
The immersion of ashes in the Ganga at Haridwar is a significant religious act in Hinduism, believed to liberate the soul from the cycle of rebirth. For a family with deep political ties across different parties, the public nature of these rites serves as a final communal acknowledgment of the deceased's status and the family's adherence to cultural tradition.
