Lucknow: Priya Saroj – a Samajwadi Party MP representing Uttar Pradesh’s Machhlishahr constituency– got engaged with cricketer Rinku Singh on June 8. The ceremony took place in a hotel in Lucknow. But who is she?
Who is Priya Saroj?
Priya hails from Karkhiyaon village in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. She is one of India’s youngest MPs, continuing a political legacy established by her father, Tufani Saroj. Her father was a three-time MP and current MLA from Kerakat.
Priya joined politics in 2024, defeating BJP veteran BP Saroj by over 35,000 votes. Despite coming from a family with a political background, her initial career plans were different. “Growing up, I never imagined stepping into politics,” Priya told the Indian Express. “After graduating in law, I was preparing for judgeship exams during the Covid-19 pandemic. Even when my ticket was announced, I was attending online classes for those exams,” she added.
Priya completed her education at the Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute in New Delhi. After this, she studied at Delhi University and Amity University, Noida. Before entering politics, she practised law at the Supreme Court.
How she met Rinku…
Priya Saroj was introduced to Rinku Singh through a mutual connection – her friend’s father. This person is also a cricketer and acquainted with Rinku.
Rinku and Priya have reportedly known each other for more than a year now. They both liked each other but needed their families’ consent for the relationship.
Now, both families have agreed to this marriage.
SP MLA and father of Priya Saroj, Tufani Saroj said that the two would tie the knot on November 18. But the wedding venue has not been finalised yet
