After Prateek Yadav Seeks Divorce, Will Aparna Yadav Move Women’s Commission? UP Panel Chief Responds

BJP leader Aparna Yadav, the younger daughter-in-law of Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, is the Vice-Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Women's Commission.

Akhilesh Yadav's stepbrother, Prateek Yadav announced that he will divorce his wife Aparna Yadav, calling her a "selfish" woman.

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• Prateek Yadav publicly announced desire to divorce wife Aparna Yadav.
• He cited her alleged selfishness and dishonesty, causing family tension.
• Aparna Yadav, UP Women's Commission VP, hasn't filed divorce with commission.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s younger brother, Prateek Yadav, has publicly stated that he wants a divorce from his wife, BJP leader Aparna Yadav. Speaking from a public platform, Prateek described Aparna as “selfish” and “dishonest,” and said he wishes to separate from her, triggering tension within the Yadav family and intensifying political buzz across Uttar Pradesh.

Aparna Yadav currently serves as vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Women’s Commission. Amid speculation that she might raise the divorce issue before the commission, its chairperson Babita Singh Chauhan clarified that Aparna has not approached the body regarding the matter.

'Aparna Capable of Handling Personal Decisions'

Babita Singh Chauhan said Aparna Yadav is capable of managing her personal affairs on her own and does not need to approach the Women’s Commission. She noted that Aparna herself is the commission’s vice-chairperson and regularly takes significant decisions, adding that she can take decisions related to her personal life independently as well.

Chauhan also spoke about a recent meeting of the Women’s Commission, saying such meetings are held every month to review work done during the previous month and to discuss future plans aimed at women’s welfare.

Why Prateek Yadav Announced Divorce

The latest dispute within the Mulayam Singh Yadav family has drawn statewide attention. Prateek Yadav announced his intention to divorce Aparna Yadav through an Instagram post, stating that he wants to end the marriage as soon as possible. He alleged that Aparna prioritises her personal fame over her family.

Prateek further claimed that he is going through a severe mental phase and that Aparna never paid attention to his condition. He alleged that she thinks only about herself and never tries to understand his situation. He also said he regrets the marriage and went on to describe Aparna as someone who “breaks families.”

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