Several political leaders expressed grief over Prateek Yadav’s death.

Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission Chairperson Babita Singh Chauhan visited the residence of Aparna Yadav. She said it was a very unfortunate incident and prayed for strength for the family.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also expressed deep sorrow. In a post on X, he described the death as extremely heartbreaking. He offered condolences to the family and paid tribute to the late Mulayam Singh Yadav.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also expressed grief over the death of Prateek Yadav and paid tribute on social media. In his message, he described Prateek as a “wise and sorted” person who stayed away from controversies. Tejashwi wrote that Prateek often said he did not want any part in politics, adding that Akhilesh Yadav would handle political matters as the elder brother. 

He said the news of his sudden death at the age of 38 was deeply heartbreaking. Tejashwi also noted that despite belonging to one of the country’s most prominent political families, Prateek chose to focus on fitness, nature, and a quiet life, rather than politics or power.

इतना समझदार, सुलझा हुआ और विवादों से दूर रहने वाला इंसान..!!

प्रतीक यादव ने हमेशा कहा “अखिलेश जी बड़े भाई हैं, राजनीति वही करेंगे, मुझे उसमें कोई बंटवारा नहीं चाहिए…”

आज वही नेताजी मुलायम सिंह यादव जी के दूसरी पत्नी साधना गुप्ता जी के बेटे प्रतीक यादव अचानक इस दुनिया को छोड़कर… pic.twitter.com/guJwLAOiou

— Tejashwii Yadav (@TejashwiYdvRJD) May 13, 2026

He prayed for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family.