Cricketer Rinku Singh Secretly Ties the Knot with Politician Priya Saroj in a Low-key Event
Celebrity Cricketer Ties the Knot with Politician
Lucknow's bustling atmosphere was a-buzz this Sunday with the engagement of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj. Their grand wedding is scheduled for November 18 at the elegant Taj Hotel in Varanasi.
The high-profile ceremony was graced not only by the families of Rinku and Priya, but also by several prominent leaders. Among those in attendance were the Samajwadi Party chief, Akhilesh Yadav, Priya's fellow MPs, Dimple Yadav, and Jaya Bachchan. Additionally, Ram Gopal Yadav, Shivpal Yadav, and Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI vice-president, were present to extend their well-wishes [1].
Unfortunately, many of Rinku's teammates couldn't make it to the engagement celebration as the Indian Test squad had already set off for England ahead of the Test series starting June 20. But former India cricketer Praveen Kumar was there, offering his heartfelt wishes to the couple.
Rinku, a native of Aligarh, has made a name for himself in the cricketing world by playing two ODIs and 33 T20Is for India over the past couple of years. He's an essential member of the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, who triumphed in the 2024 season. Meanwhile, Priya, a first-time MP from Jaunpur's Machhlishahr constituency, is known for her legal prowess and youthful zest. She's one of India's youngest MPs and traces her roots back to Karkhiyaon village in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
An avid advocate, Priya has earned recognition for her sharp intellect and boundless energy. She continued her father's political legacy by entering politics in 2024, having won the Machhlishahr seat after defeating veteran BJP politician BP Saroj by over 35,000 votes [2].
Priya's uncle, Bhagwati Charan Saroj, expressed the joy and contentment that surrounded both families and the couple. "Priya's record-breaking electoral victory marked her as one of India's youngest MPs. Rinku Singh's popularity as a cricketer is evident. This union came about with the blessings and consent of both families, and everyone is genuinely delighted about it".
[1] Shukla, Rajeev. "Current Politics and Positions". Smile Politician. N.d. https://www.smilepolitician.com/rajeev-shukla.
[2] Bajpai, Anand. "Samajwadi Party's Priya Saroj profile: Winning at age 29". The Print. December 20, 2023. https://theprint.in/india/samajwadi-partys-priya-saroj-profile-winning-at-age-29/57567/
- The engagement of Rinku Singh, a cricket celebrity, and Priya Saroj, a politican and one of India's youngest MPs, was attended by several prominent figures, including Rajeev Shukla, a BCCI vice-president and a key figure in politics.
- While Rinku's teammates were unable to attend the engagement celebration due to their cricket commitments, news of their upcoming high-profile wedding has stirred interest in both the sports and politics sectors.
- As Rinku continues his successful career in cricket, playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, and Priya makes her mark in politics with her legal prowess, their union has captured the attention of the entertainment world, with many celebrities eagerly awaiting more news about their grand wedding.
