Cricketer Rinku Singh Extends Wedding Invitation to PM Modi
Rinku Singh's Special Invitation to PM Modi
On November 15, Indian cricketer Rinku Singh had a memorable meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, where he invited the Prime Minister to his upcoming wedding with Priya Saroj, a member of the Samajwadi Party. The wedding is set for December 4 in Lucknow. Rinku shared a heartfelt moment on Instagram, posting a photo of the meeting with his family and the Prime Minister. He expressed his gratitude, stating, "Honoured to meet our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji with my family, invite him to my wedding and seek his blessings. A truly special moment for us."
The wedding is expected to attract several notable figures from both cricket and politics. Prior to this, Rinku's family had also invited Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. His mother, Beena Devi, along with his brother Sonu Singh and sister Neha Singh, visited the Chief Minister's residence in Lucknow to deliver the invitation personally.
Rinku and Priya became engaged in June of last year. Priya, who represents the Machhlishahr constituency in the Lok Sabha, is a prominent leader in the Samajwadi Party. Their relationship reportedly began during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their engagement brought them into the public eye.
In the realm of cricket, Rinku has made a name for himself as a vital player in India's limited-overs team, particularly noted for his match-finishing abilities in T20 formats. Since his international debut in 2023, he has played in 50 international matches, including 48 T20 Internationals and two One-Day Internationals. He was part of the Indian squad that won the T20 World Cup in 2026, held on home soil, and has contributed to India's successes in the 2022 Asian Games and the 2025 Asia Cup. At the franchise level, Rinku has been a standout performer for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), recognized for his consistent middle-order batting and finishing skills.