Prateek Yadav is the younger brother of the Samajwadi Party founder, Mulayam Singh Yadav, also made the headlines recently when he revealed his intention to split ways with his wife, Aparna Yadav. Prateek used his Instagram handle to state that his wife was the one “ruining the family relations.”
Who is Prateek Yadav?
Prateek Yadav is the second son of Mulayam Singh Yadav from his second wife Sadhana Gupta and he is the half-brother of the current Samajwadi Party president, Akhilesh Yadav. Unlike other family members who have active political careers in India’s ruling parties in India, he is involved in real estate business, fitness establishments, and animals’ welfare.
Prateek Yadav Personal Life
The owner of various gyms and health centres, Prateek Yadav is known for entrepreneurial ventures in this fitness and wellness sector. He is an MBA graduate from Leeds University. He owns a fleet of luxury cars such as a Lamborghini costing reportedly over Rs. 5 crore and runs an NGO for the homeless people. He has avoided active political roles.
Prateek Yadav Wife
Prateek married Aparna Bisht in 2011, who later became Aparna Yadav. Aparna started her career in the Samajwadi Party but joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2022. She had also contested the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections from Lucknow Cantonment and suffered a defeat at the hands of BJP’s Rita Bahuguna Joshi.
Why is Mulayam Singh’s Younger Son Divorcing Wife Aparna, Claiming She ‘Ruined Family’
In a controversial post, he accused Aparna of ruining family relationships and putting fame and influence above their personal life. Prateek confessed to being in a “very bad mental health condition” that Aparna refused to acknowledge. Hours later, several media reports blew up the news into a cauldron of debates online.
How did Aparna’s Brother Respond to the Divorce Allegations?
Aparna’s brother, Aman Bisht, has commented on the charges, saying that Prateek’s Instagram account was hacked and the whole posting was bogus and he denied the charges against Aparna.
Prateek Yadav Net Worth
Prateek Yadav’s wealth is considerably interlinked with his real estate and fitness businesses. In 2015-16, he showed an income of Rs. 1.47 crore, while Aparna declared Rs. 50 lakh. He has pricey assets with a Lamborghini car that he bought with a Rs. 4.5 crore loan and his net worth represents more of an outcome of entrepreneurship rather than political inheritance.