BJP leader Aparna Yadav's husband and half brother of Akhilesh Yadav, Prateek Yadav passed away in Lucknow on Wednesday morning. The exact cause of death has not yet been disclosed. A post-mortem examination is underway and further details are awaited.
Prateek Yadav was the son of Sadhana Gupta, the second wife of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav. Although he belonged to one of Uttar Pradesh’s most influential political families, Prateek maintained a low public profile and stayed away from electoral politics. Following the news of his demise, several political leaders, including Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, paid tribute through social media posts.
Prateek married Aparna Bisht (now known as Aparna Yadav) in 2011, and the couple has a daughter. Aparna Yadav is a prominent political figure in Uttar Pradesh and has remained active in public life over the years. Aparna currently serves as the vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission and is considered a prominent face in Uttar Pradesh politics.
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5 Key Facts about Aparna Yadav
- An alumna of the University of Manchester, Aparna Yadav holds an MA in international relations and politics. She is also a trained classical and semi-classical singer who studied at the Bhatkhande Music Institute in Lucknow.
- Aparna Yadav first became active in politics around 2014 through the Samajwadi Party. She later contested the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections from Lucknow Cantonment but was defeated by BJP leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi.
- During her time in the Samajwadi Party, Aparna was popularly referred to as the party’s “Chhoti Bahu”. She was also involved in social work related to women and remained active in organisational activities within the party.
- In 2022, Aparna joined the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Before switching parties, she had spoken positively about the work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- Aparna did not contest the 2022 Assembly elections or the 2024 Lok Sabha polls after joining the BJP. In September 2024, she was appointed vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission.
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5 Key Facts about Aparna Yadav
- An alumna of the University of Manchester, Aparna Yadav holds an MA in international relations and politics. She is also a trained classical and semi-classical singer who studied at the Bhatkhande Music Institute in Lucknow.
- Aparna Yadav first became active in politics around 2014 through the Samajwadi Party. She later contested the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections from Lucknow Cantonment but was defeated by BJP leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi.
- During her time in the Samajwadi Party, Aparna was popularly referred to as the party’s “Chhoti Bahu”. She was also involved in social work related to women and remained active in organisational activities within the party.
- In 2022, Aparna joined the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Before switching parties, she had spoken positively about the work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- Aparna did not contest the 2022 Assembly elections or the 2024 Lok Sabha polls after joining the BJP. In September 2024, she was appointed vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission.