5 Shocking Claims in Prateek Yadav–Aparna Yadav Divorce Post

Lucknow, January 19: An Instagram post linked to Prateek Yadav had spread across social media, news channels, and political WhatsApp groups, turning a private family matter into a public controversy. The post, which appeared on Sunday and continued to circulate heavily through Monday, said Prateek Yadav planned to divorce his wife, Aparna Yadav.

The language was blunt and emotional. It accused her of breaking family ties, running after fame, and not caring about his mental health. There was no legal wording, no political caution. It read like a personal outburst, not a prepared statement.

By Monday, screenshots were everywhere. People were no longer asking what the post said. They were asking whether it was even real.

Denial Comes, But Questions Stay

As the story gained traction through Monday, people close to Prateek Yadav told reporters that he had not written the post. They claimed his Instagram account had been hacked and said he was currently abroad.

But by then, the explanation struggled to catch up with the speed of the internet.

The account was verified. The post remained live for hours. There was no immediate video or signed message from Prateek Yadav himself denying the post. No public confirmation of a police complaint about hacking was available.

For many watching from the outside, the situation felt confusing. The denial existed, but clarity did not.

In political families, silence often speaks louder than words. And there was a lot of silence.

Aparna Yadav Remains Unreachable

Through Monday, Aparna Yadav did not issue any statement. Journalists trying to reach her or her team said calls went unanswered. No clarification came from her office.

Her silence stood out because she currently serves as Vice President of the UP Women’s Commission. The allegations in the post, especially those related to emotional neglect, are serious, even if the post itself is disputed.

Some believe she is right to stay quiet until the facts are clear. Others feel that by not responding, only one version of events has filled the public space. As of now, there is no confirmation or denial from her side.

Politics Watching From The Sidelines

Officially, both the Samajwadi Party and the BJP have stayed away from the issue. Unofficially, everyone knows the political background cannot be ignored.

Prateek Yadav is the son of Mulayam Singh Yadav, a towering figure in Uttar Pradesh politics. His elder brother, Akhilesh Yadav, now leads the Samajwadi Party and has not commented publicly.

Aparna Yadav’s move to the BJP years ago had already created distance within the family. This episode has dragged those tensions back into the open, even though party leaders on both sides appear keen to stay silent.

Party workers privately admit this is the kind of controversy no one wants. It mixes family breakdown with political rivalry, and there is no safe way to handle it.

Mental Health Line Resonates With Many

One part of the post that struck a chord with ordinary people was the mention of mental health. Many related to the feeling of being ignored during emotional distress.

Others questioned whether such deeply personal issues should ever be discussed publicly, especially when the authenticity of the post itself is under dispute.

Mental health experts caution that serious emotional struggles cannot be judged through social media posts. Without professional assessment or context, public debate can quickly turn damaging.

No medical documentation or professional statement has been made public to support or refute the claims.

Social Media Leaves No Room For Pause

What this episode shows, once again, is how platforms like Instagram leave no space for pause or verification. One post, real or hacked, can drag a private marriage into national conversation within hours.

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Screenshots stay. Clarifications struggle.

As of Monday evening, there is no confirmation of divorce proceedings, no court filing, and no official resolution of the hacking claim. What remains is confusion and discomfort around a family matter that many feel should never have played out this way.

For now, all sides appear to be lying low. Whether this controversy fades quietly or moves into legal territory will depend on what comes next. Until then, the questions raised by one Instagram post continue to hang in the air.

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Ananya Sharma

Senior Political Correspondent – Ananya@hindustanherald.in – Web

Covers Indian politics, governance, and policy developments with over a decade of experience in political reporting.

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