Legacy Beyond Politics: The Life and Passing of Prateek Yadav
Prateek Yadav, son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, passed away at 38 and his ashes were immersed in the Ganga. Despite family political ties, he pursued a career in fitness entrepreneurship. Survived by his wife, Aparna Yadav, and their two daughters, he leaves a non-political legacy.
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In a somber ceremony, the ashes of Prateek Yadav, son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, were immersed in the holy Ganga. Held at Chaudhary Charan Singh VVIP Ghat in Haridwar, the ceremony saw the presence of family members and political mentors.
Prateek Yadav, aged 38, died due to cardiac and lung-related complications, including a pulmonary embolism. Unlike most of his politically-active family, Prateek made a name for himself through business ventures and as a fitness enthusiast. The last rites were performed in Lucknow, with prominent figures like Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav attending.
He is survived by his wife, Aparna Yadav, a BJP leader, and their two daughters. His untimely death has resonated across the political landscape, marking the end of a unique non-political journey within a storied family.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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