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Is all well between Aparna Yadav and Mulayam Singh’s son? Buzz grows over ‘Instagram posts’

Aparna and Prateek had married in 2011 in a grand wedding ceremony, attended by top celebrities and businessmen of the country.

2 min readLucknowUpdated: Jan 20, 2026 12:04 PM IST

Is all well between Aparna and Mulayam son? Buzz over ‘Prateek’s Insta posts’

Aparna and Prateek Yadav got married in 2011.

The political circles in Lucknow were abuzz on Monday after posts appeared on the social media handle of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav’s younger son, Prateek Yadav, in which remarks were made against his wife and BJP leader Aparna Yadav.

Neither Prateek nor Aparna were reachable for comments.

A post on Prateek’s Instagram handle carrying Aparna Yadav’s image read: “I am going to divorce this selfish woman as soon as possible..She ruined my family ties. All she wants to become is famous and influential…” The post also said that Prateek has a “bad mental health condition”.

Even as those close to Aparna maintained that Prateek’s account had been hacked, another post appeared on the same handle, accusing her of breaking his relationship with his mother, father, and brother. The post accused her of being a “liar”.

Aparna and Prateek had married in 2011 in a grand wedding ceremony, attended by top celebrities and businessmen of the country. Both have two daughters, who are often seen in their social media posts. “He (Prateek) is out of town and cannot be contacted. Probably, his account is hacked,” said a family member close to Aparna.

In 2017, Aparna contested as an SP candidate from the Lucknow Cantonment Assembly sea but lost to BJP’s Rita Bahuguna Joshi by nearly 34,000 votes. However, before the 2022 Assembly polls in the state, she joined the BJP.

Maulshree Seth

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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