Who is Priya Saroj? A - Know all about the Lawyer turned Politician who got engaged to Rinku Singh

India and Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer Rinku Singh got engaged on Sunday (June 8). Rinku had the ring ceremony done with Priya Saroj, a woman who is a renowned face in Uttar Pradesh.

The couple had their ceremony with family and close circle friends on Sunday and the wedding is scheduled later this year.

Who is Priya Saroj?

Priya Saroj is an Indian politician and lawyer, currently serving as the Member of Parliament from the Machhlishahr constituency in Uttar Pradesh. She came into the spotlight recently after getting engaged to Indian cricketer Rinku Singh on 8 June 2025 in a private ceremony held in Lucknow.

Born: 23 November 1998, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Schooling: Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute, New Delhi

Higher Education: B.A. from Delhi University, LLB from Amity University, Noida

Practiced law at the Supreme Court of India before entering politics

Background and Education

Born on 23 November 1998 in Varanasi, Priya hails from a political family. Her father, Tufani Saroj, is a seasoned politician and current MLA. She completed her schooling at Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute in New Delhi, earned a Bachelor’s degree from Delhi University, and later pursued LLB from Amity University, Noida. She practiced law at the Supreme Court of India before entering active politics.

Political Career

Priya Saroj entered politics through the Samajwadi Party. In the 2024 general elections, she won the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha seat by defeating the incumbent from the Bharatiya Janata Party. At 25, she became one of the youngest MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha. She is currently part of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment.

Engagement to Rinku Singh

Priya Saroj got engaged to Rinku Singh, a member of the Indian cricket team and IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, on 8 June 2025. The engagement was attended by several political figures and family members. Their wedding is scheduled for 18 November 2025 in Varanasi.