Prateek lifts all the weight while Akhilesh, Mulayam struggle to find common ground

Prateek's wife Aparna Yadav is contesting from Lucknow Cantonment seat on Samajwadi Party ticket. While almost everyone in his family is into politics, Prateek has his own interests and plans.

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Prateek lifts all the weight while Akhilesh, Mulayam struggle to find common ground
Prateek Yadav (Photo: Facebook/Prateek Yadav)

In Short

  • Mulayam Singh Yadav's second son Prateek is a fitness freak.
  • Prateek's wife Aparna contesting from Lucknow Cantt seat on Samajwadi Party ticket.
  • Prateek says he has no plans of joining politics as of now.

He drives around Lucknow in a sparkling blue Rs 5.28 crore Lamborghini. He is a fitness freak who owns a chain of high-end gyms. Meet Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Prateek's wife Aparna Yadav is contesting from Lucknow Cantonment seat on Samajwadi Party ticket. While almost everyone in his family is into politics, Prateek has his own interests and plans.

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In an exclusive interview with India Today, the 29-year-old talked about his personal life and also politics.

'SAMAJWADI FAMILY WAR WAS NOT SCRIPTED'

While many termed the months long war within the Yadav family as a well-written script for political gains, Prateek rubbished all such notions. "Netaji (Mulayam Singh Yadav) is not that type of a person who would get perturbed easily. I remember him telling me - 'these things happen in politics', when I asked him about does he feel about what is happening in the party," Prateek said.

"Bhai sahab (Akhilesh) and Netaji are two different individuals, so differences in opinion is bound to happen. I believe having different views over an issue always give way to new ideas. The alliance between Samajwadi Party and Congress is a testimony to the fact. You'll see how the alliance emerges victorious," he said.

'OWNING A LAMBORGHINI WAS MY DREAM'

Recently, Prateek made headlines by flashing his blue Lamborghini on Lucknow roads giving an opportunity to the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) raise questions over the 'samajwadi' ideology. However, the young man is unnerved by the criticism.

Prateek stressed it was his long cherished dream to own a Lamborghini and that he has worked hard to buy his dream car.

"I was in college when I heard of the car and decided I will work hard to own it some day. Some made fun of me. People may have this notion that I am arrogant but when they find me very different," Prateek said.

"I don't care about criticisms. I believe that everyone should dream big and do whatever makes you happy. However, one should be careful not to hurt anyone while pursuing their own objectives in life," he added.

THE STORY BEHIND HIM TURNING A FITNESS FREAK

Prateek was an overweight kid. So, what prompted him to transform himself? Here's how it all happened. "During my childhood, I suffered from a bad case of pneumonia. My condition was so serious that doctors had to prescribe steroid injections which adversely affected my health. I weighed 100kg and Netaji always used to tell me to do something about it. It was then that I decided to hit the gym and soon it became a habit and now my hobby is also my profession," Prateek said.

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'NO PLANS OF JOINING POLITICS'

While his brother is leaving no stones unturned to secure a second term for himself as Uttar Pradesh CM, Prateek said he has no plans to join active politics as of now.

"Yes, they discussed with me about joining politics but I decided against it. In our family, there is full independence to decide for one's own profession. Be it Bhaisahab or my wife Aparna, there has been no pressure on them as far as joining politics is concerned," Prateek said.

RESPECT FOR PM MODI

His father, brother may be fighting a tough battle against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Assembly election, Prateek has huge respect for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"He (Modi) is country's PM and should be respected. He is the face of our country. Netaji doesn't forget to mention the sacrifices Modi has made for what he is now. We should respect his hardwork," Prateek said.

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