Who is Priya Saroj? Check Early Life, Education and Political Career of Famous Cricketer Rinku Singh Wife

Priya Saroj has gained a lot of attention due to how quickly she rose in politics and because she is about to marry Rinku Singh, a cricketer from India. This explains the important details of her early life, how she was educated and what her political career involved.

The Early Years and Family Details

Priya Saroj was born in Karkhiyaon village, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on November 23, 1998. Her family is well known in politics. Tufani Saroj, Her father, is a well-known Samajwadi Party leader, who was elected three times as a Member of Parliament and now represents the Kerakat constituency in the State Assembly.

Rani Saroj’s mom is Munni Devi and her family includes one brother, Dhananjay Saroj and three sisters.

Even though she spent her childhood in Varanasi surrounded by politics, Priya did not first see herself working in this world. She was regularly involved in her father’s election campaigns which let her learn about grassroots politics.

Priya Saroj’s Education

Priya Saroj’s academic qualifications show her commitment to learning and public service:

• Schooling: She completed her schooling at the Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute in New Delhi.
• Undergraduate Studies: She earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Delhi University.
• Law Degree: Priya pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Post-LLB, Priya started practicing as an advocate, first at the High Court and later at the Supreme Court of India. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she was a candidate for judgeship exams and had been taking online classes when her political career took an unforeseen turn.

Political Career

Priya Saroj's foray into active politics was rapid and powerful:

Political Debut: Priya made her political debut when she campaigned for her father in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

In the general election of 2024, Priya competed as a Samajwadi Party candidate for the Machhlishahr seat of Uttar Pradesh. She was declared the winner with a huge margin, as she polled 42.57% of the votes and won by 35,850 votes over BJP's BP Saroj. At her victory, she became the second-youngest member of the 2024 Lok Sabha.

Priya, at just 25 years of age, was elected as the youngest Parliamentarian, reflecting a shift in the Samajwadi Party and showing she was popular with young voters.

From college onward, Priya became a socialist and is famous for her advocacy work, mainly in the legal and social fields.

Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj

Since Priya Saroj is now in a relationship with Rinku Singh, who plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, her personal life has started to receive more attention. It was a mutual friend of both who introduced them and their friend’s father is an athlete as well. The wedding of the couple is set for June 8, 2025, in Lucknow and the ceremony itself will happen in November in Varanasi.

Both families have welcomed the match, and their marriage is regarded as a combination of politics and sport, which has captured imagination.

Quick Facts about Priya Saroj

• Age: 26 years (as of 2024)
• Height: 5' 5" (165 cm)
• Political Party: Samajwadi Party
• Constituency: Machhlishahr, Uttar Pradesh
• Profession: Politician, Lawyer
• Net Worth: Approximately ₹11.25 lakh (as of April 2024)

It is remarkable that Priya Saroj moved from a legal career to being one of the youngest Members of Parliament in India. Her future marriage to Rinku Singh makes her well-known in both the political and sports worlds in India. As she moves ahead in her political career, Priya Saroj is ready to contribute greatly to the growth and future of her area and the Samajwadi Party.