Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj Celebrate Engagement in Lucknow
Engagement Ceremony Highlights
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh recently got engaged to Priya Saroj, a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, in a ceremony held in Lucknow. The event was attended by several notable political figures, including Akhilesh Yadav, Shivpal Yadav, Ramgopal Yadav, Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra Yadav, and Ziaur Rahman Burke, the MP from Sambhal. BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla was also present, along with cricketer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Fans had hoped to see other cricket stars, such as Virat Kohli, at the celebration.
Rinku Singh's Inspiring Journey
From a humble background, Rinku grew up in a two-room quarter near Aligarh Stadium, with his father working in LPG distribution. He overcame financial struggles once rejecting a sweeper’s job to focus on cricket.
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Recently, Rinku got engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj.. pic.twitter.com/GWxgXNAvyc
Virat Kohli's Absence Explained
Virat Kohli was notably absent from Rinku Singh's engagement, similar to his absence at Kuldeep Yadav's recent engagement. There has been no official statement regarding Kohli's non-attendance at the June 8, 2025, event in Lucknow, which was exclusive to invited guests from the sports and political arenas. Speculation suggests that prior commitments may have prevented him from attending, but confirmation from Kohli or his representatives is awaited.
Introducing Priya Saroj
At just 25, Priya Saroj is recognized as one of India's rising political stars, representing the Machhlishahr constituency in Uttar Pradesh. She entered politics following in the footsteps of her father, Tufani Saroj, during the surprising outcomes of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Before her political career, she worked as a law professional and gained experience at the Supreme Court while studying at Amity University in Noida. Despite her political lineage, she initially had no intentions of pursuing a public office.