Prateek Yadav, the younger son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and step-brother of Akhilesh Yadav, publicly declared his intent to divorce his wife, Aparna Yadav, through a strongly worded Instagram post. The announcement, made on January 19, 2026, quickly went viral across Indian media outlets. In his post, Prateek Yadav accused Aparna of being 'selfish,' a 'family destroyer,' and asserted that she had 'ruined his family ties.' He also claimed that she was solely focused on gaining fame and influence and showed no concern for his 'very bad mental health condition.' Aparna Yadav, who is the daughter-in-law of the prominent political family, initially belonged to the Samajwadi Party but later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in March 2022. She currently holds the position of Vice Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission. While Aparna Yadav herself has not issued a direct statement, her brother, Aman Bisht, refuted the claims, stating that Prateek Yadav's Instagram account had been hacked and that the post was fraudulent. This personal marital dispute has garnered significant attention in India, particularly given the high political profile of both Prateek Yadav, who largely stays out of active politics but is known for his business ventures, and Aparna Yadav, an active BJP leader. As of the reports, Prateek has expressed his intention to initiate divorce proceedings 'as soon as possible,' but there is no information confirming the finalization of the divorce or the commencement of legal proceedings.