Last Updated:January 19, 2026, 20:09 IST The public declaration has triggered political, personal and family-level speculation, bringing Yadav family back into the spotlight for reasons far removed from electoral politics Prateek and Aparna Yadav. (Image: PTI) In a dramatic and emotionally charged social media post, Prateek Yadav, the younger son of late Samajwadi Party (SP) patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, announced on Monday that he would soon be divorcing his wife, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission vice-chairperson Aparna Yadav. The public declaration has triggered political, personal and family-level speculation, bringing the powerful Yadav family back into the spotlight for reasons far removed from electoral politics. In an Instagram post that has since gone viral, Prateek accused Aparna of destroying his family relationships and being driven solely by ambition and the pursuit of power and influence. Calling her “selfish” and a “bad soul”, Prateek said his mental condition was “very bad” and alleged that Aparna showed no concern for him, caring only about herself. “It was my misfortune to marry her,” …