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60 SourcesNew Delhi, India
thebalanced.newsPrateek Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav's Younger Son, Dies at 38 in Lucknow
Prateek Yadav, the 38-year-old younger son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, passed away in Lucknow after being declared brought dead at Civil Hospital. He was married to BJP leader Aparna Yadav and largely stayed away from active politics, focusing on business and fitness ventures. Prateek had been reportedly battling lung-related health issues. The exact cause of death remains unconfirmed pending a postmortem. His death has drawn condolences from political leaders including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Political Bias
35%61%4%
Sentiment
33%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 60 sources
● Left 35%● Center 61%● Right 4%
The article group presents perspectives from multiple political angles, including the Samajwadi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party, reflecting Prateek Yadav's family ties and his wife's political affiliation. Coverage includes official condolences from BJP leaders and the Samajwadi Party, while also noting Prateek's limited political involvement. The sources maintain a factual tone without favoring any party, highlighting both personal and political contexts.
Sentiment — Negative (33/100)
The overall sentiment across the articles is somber and respectful, focusing on the sudden death and its impact on political and social circles. While some sources mention personal and marital challenges faced by Prateek Yadav, the tone remains neutral and empathetic, emphasizing condolences and the ongoing investigation into the cause of death without speculation or sensationalism.
How 15 sources covered this story
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Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 13 May, 04:03 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1813 May, 04:03 amB.Com From Lucknow, MBA From London: What Degrees Did Prateek Yadav Hold
- 2hindustantimes13 May, 04:04 amWho is Aparna Yadav? Five facts about the BJP leader and Prateek Yadav's wife
- 3thefinancialexpress13 May, 04:09 amPrateek Yadav, Mulayam Singh's younger son and Akhilesh Yadav's stepbrother, dies at 38
- 4theprint13 May, 04:18 amExtremely saddening: Akhilesh on stepbrother Prateek's death
- 5english13 May, 04:23 amBreaking News: Mulayam Singh Yadav's Younger Son Prateek Yadav Passes Away at 38
- 6english13 May, 04:23 amBreaking News: Akhilesh Yadav Reaches Post-Mortem House After Brother's Death
- 7english13 May, 04:24 amBreaking: Samajwadi Party Mourns Death of Prateek Yadav
- 8english13 May, 04:25 amTragic Incident: Keshav Prasad Maurya Expresses Grief Over Prateek Yadav's Death
- 9moneycontrol13 May, 04:29 am'Deeply saddening': Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Prateek Yadav's death- Moneycontrol.com
- 10thequint13 May, 04:35 amPrateek Yadav, Mulayam Singh's Younger Son, Dies At 38
Lens Score breakdown
29/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap80%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Political
Bharatiya Janata PartySamajwadi PartyBJPUttar Pradesh State Women's Commission
Story context
- Category
- Politics
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Sources analysed
- 60
- Last analysed
- 13 May 2026
- Key entities
- YadavMulayam Singh YadavSamajwadi PartyLucknowAkhilesh YadavBharatiya Janata PartyUttar PradeshPolitical families of Uttar PradeshStates and union territories of IndiaChief ministerAutopsyReal estate
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