Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, passed away on Wednesday.

The 38-year-old reportedly fell ill suddenly and was rushed to a civil hospital in Lucknow in the early hours, where he was declared dead.

Prateek Yadav, a fitness enthusiast, largely remained away from active politics. His wife, Aparna Bisht Yadav, is associated with the BJP and currently serves as the vice chairperson of the State Women Commission.