Prateek Yadav Dies in Lucknow

May 13, 2026, 10:43
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

Prateek Yadav died on Wednesday morning in Lucknow. He was 38 years old.

Main Body

Prateek felt sick at 5:00 AM. Doctors took him to the hospital, but he died at 5:55 AM. A medical test showed he had a blood clot in his lung. This stopped his heart and breathing. Prateek did not work in politics. He studied at the University of Leeds. He owned a gym and worked in real estate. He also helped stray dogs with a special group. Many leaders are sad. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Samajwadi Party sent messages of sadness. His brother, Akhilesh Yadav, said Prateek loved health and fitness. Prateek had problems with his wife, Aparna Yadav, in early 2026. He wanted a divorce. Later, they stopped fighting and became friends again.

Conclusion

Prateek Yadav died from a lung problem. Many people and government leaders are very sad.

Learning

πŸ•’ Talking about the Past

In this story, we see many words ending in -ed. This is how we talk about things that already happened.

The Pattern: Verb + ed β†’\rightarrow Past Action

  • Study β†’\rightarrow Studied
  • Work β†’\rightarrow Worked
  • Stop β†’\rightarrow Stopped

Wait! Some words are rebels: Some words change completely. We don't add "-ed" to these:

  • Feel β†’\rightarrow Felt
  • Have β†’\rightarrow Had

Quick Example: "He studied at university" (Regular) "He had a blood clot" (Irregular)

πŸ› οΈ Describing a Person's Life

To reach A2, you need to connect a person to their job or hobby. Use "owned" or "worked in".

extPerson+extowned/workedin+extBusiness/Place ext{Person} + ext{owned/worked in} + ext{Business/Place}

extPrateekightarrowextownedightarrowextagym ext{Prateek} ightarrow ext{owned} ightarrow ext{a gym} extPrateekightarrowextworkedinightarrowextrealestate ext{Prateek} ightarrow ext{worked in} ightarrow ext{real estate}

Vocabulary Learning

hospital (n.)
a building where sick or injured people are treated
Example:After the accident, she was taken to the hospital.
blood (n.)
the liquid that circulates in the body and carries oxygen
Example:The doctor checked his blood pressure.
clot (n.)
a lump of solid matter that forms in a liquid, especially in blood
Example:A clot can block a blood vessel.
lung (n.)
an organ in the chest that helps you breathe
Example:The doctor examined his lungs with a stethoscope.
heart (n.)
the organ that pumps blood through the body
Example:He has a strong heart because he runs every day.
breathing (n.)
the act of taking air in and out of the lungs
Example:Deep breathing can help you relax.
gym (n.)
a place where people exercise or play sports
Example:She goes to the gym to lift weights.
estate (n.)
property or land that a person owns
Example:He bought a small estate in the countryside.
stray (adj.)
a pet that has lost its home and wanders alone
Example:The stray cat slept under the bridge.
dogs (n.)
animals that are often kept as pets or for work
Example:They adopted three dogs from the shelter.
sad (adj.)
feeling unhappy or sorrowful
Example:She felt sad when the news came.
minister (n.)
a high-ranking government official in charge of a department
Example:The minister announced new policies.
messages (n.)
words or notes sent to someone
Example:He sent a message to his friend.
brother (n.)
a male sibling
Example:My brother lives in New York.
health (n.)
the state of being free from illness or injury
Example:Regular exercise improves your health.