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Indian cricket’s rising star, Rinku Singh, known for his fearless hitting and composed finishing, is making headlines off the field this time. The left-handed batter is reportedly all set to marry Priya Saroj, daughter of Samajwadi Party MP Tufani Saroj. The couple is expected to hold a grand wedding ceremony in Varanasi later this year.
Rinku Singh to marry Priya Saroj in November
According to multiple media reports, Rinku and Priya will tie the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony on November 18 at the prestigious Hotel Taj in Varanasi. The choice of venue underlines the grandeur expected at the event, with top names from the cricketing world, politics, and entertainment likely to attend. The wedding has drawn attention not just because of Rinku’s cricketing fame, but also due to Priya’s political lineage. Priya has maintained a relatively low public profile until now. The marriage is expected to be one of the biggest celebrity weddings of the year in Uttar Pradesh.
Engagement ceremony to take place in Lucknow
The reports further stated that before the wedding, the couple will officially get engaged on June 8 in a high-profile ceremony at a seven-star hotel in Lucknow. Though earlier rumors suggested that Rinku and Priya were already engaged, it has now been confirmed that the formal ring ceremony will be held this month. The engagement will likely be attended by close family members, political dignitaries, and some of Rinku’s cricket teammates. It’s also expected to mark the beginning of a series of pre-wedding festivities leading up to their November nuptials.
The buzz around the couple’s relationship started earlier this year when Tufani Saroj, confirmed that both families had held serious discussions. He stated publicly that talks with Rinku Singh’s family had been ‘meaningful,’ further solidifying reports of their intent to get married. The Saroj family’s blessing played a crucial role in moving the relationship forward, and sources close to the couple revealed that both families have been working closely to finalize all wedding arrangements.
Meet Priya Saroj: Rinku Singh’s soon-to-be wife
1. Youngest MP from Uttar Pradesh in 2024 lok sabha elections
Born in 1998 in Varanasi, Priya Saroj scripted history by becoming one of the youngest Members of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh. At just 26 years old, she won the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 general election, defeating the sitting BJP MP, BP Saroj, by a margin of 35,850 votes.
2. Strong political roots in Eastern UP
Priya hails from a family with deep political influence. Her father, Tufani Saroj, is a veteran Samajwadi Party leader, a three-time MP, and currently an MLA from Kerakat in Jaunpur district. Priya’s early exposure to grassroots politics began during the 2022 UP Assembly elections, where she actively campaigned for her father, marking the start of her political journey.
3. Member of Samajwadi Party & Akhilesh Yadav’s young brigade
A committed member of the Samajwadi Party, Priya Saroj is seen as part of Akhilesh Yadav’s new generation of young leaders. Her victory in Machhlishahr, a key seat in eastern Uttar Pradesh, signals SP’s renewed focus on youth and Dalit representation.
4. Practicing lawyer with dual degrees
Before entering active politics, Priya was a practicing lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts from Delhi University and later pursued LLB from Amity University, Noida. Her legal training reflects in her policy interests and structured public engagements.
5. Early schooling & urban exposure
Priya completed her schooling from the reputed Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute in New Delhi, giving her an early exposure to disciplined education and civic values, a foundation she later built upon in her legal and political career.
6. Appointed to the Parliamentary committee on social justice
As an MP, Priya is a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment, where she advocates for inclusive policies related to marginalized communities, Scheduled Castes, and social equity, areas aligned with her party’s vision and her own legal interests.
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