Mulayam Singh Yadav’s younger son Prateek Yadav to divorce wife Aparna
NEW DELHI: Prateek Yadav, the step-brother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and step-son of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, has recently come into the spotlight due to one of his Instagram posts. In this post, he announced his intention to divorce his wife Aparna Yadav, bringing his personal life back into the headlines.
Aparna Yadav is the younger daughter-in-law of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav. Prateek Yadav is known more for his luxurious lifestyle and business ventures than for his political activities. However, his post has raised questions about his assets, profession, and the legal aspects of a potential divorce.
Who is Prateek Yadav?
Prateek Yadav is the son of Mulayam Singh Yadav and his second wife, Sadhana Gupta. He is Akhilesh Yadav’s step-brother. Prateek is more known for his business and personal life. He is married to Aparna Yadav, who has been active in public life and has also contested elections. The couple also has a daughter. Prateek and Aparna got engaged in 2011 and married in 2012. Their wedding was considered one of the most high-profile weddings in Uttar Pradesh.
Prateek and Aparna got engaged in 2011 and married in 2012. Their wedding was considered one of the most high-profile weddings in Uttar Pradesh. Many prominent personalities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Anil Ambani, attended the wedding.
Married after a 10-year relationship
According to reports, their relationship began in 2001 when Prateek expressed his feelings for Aparna after getting her email ID at a birthday party. The couple was in a relationship for 10 years before getting married and knew each other since their school days.
Akhilesh’s brother Prateek posted on Instagram that he will soon be divorcing his wife Aparna Yadav. Prateek has leveled several serious allegations against Aparna, including ruining the family. In a post on his official Instagram page, Prateek Yadav said that a “selfish woman” has ruined his family and that he will soon be initiating divorce proceedings.
Several serious allegations against Aparna
Prateek also described his mental state as poor, saying that his wife doesn’t care about him at all during this difficult time. He said that Aparna only wants to be famous. Prateek even used harsh words like “Never seen such a bad soul” in his post.
Luxury cars, business, and sources of income
Prateek Yadav is often in the news because of his expensive cars. He owns a luxury Lamborghini car, which is reportedly worth around ₹5 crore. This car is considered a symbol of his lavish lifestyle. He owns a high-end gym in Lucknow that caters to premium clients. His main source of income is said to be his business, through which he has made a name for himself.
Before the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, she left the Samajwadi Party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. In 2017, she contested the Lucknow Cantt assembly seat on a Samajwadi Party ticket but lost to BJP candidate Rita Bahuguna Joshi. She was seeking a ticket again in 2022 but joined the BJP before the elections. After a long wait, in September 2024, she was appointed Vice Chairperson of the State Women’s Commission.

