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Economic Times
5 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Rinku Singh engagement: India cricketer gets engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj in a high-profile ceremony
Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj exchange rings Indian cricketer Rinku Singh on Sunday got engaged to Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament Priya Saroj at The Centrum, a five-star luxury hotel in Lucknow. The ceremony got together a mix of personalities from the cricket and politics. The couple arrived at the venue together in coordinated white and pink outfits. The hall was adorned with intricate floral arrangements and vibrant lighting and welcomed over 300 guests, including several prominent to the ceremony, Singh visited the Chaudhera Wali Vichitra Devi Temple in Bulandshahr with his family. Videos from the event have since surfaced online, showing a moment where Rinku and Priya are seen holding hands. The engagement was attended by cricketers Praveen Kumar, Piyush Chawla and Uttar Pradesh Ranji captain Aryan Juyal. It also featured political figures including SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, MPs Jaya Bachchan, Dimple Yadav, and Iqra Hasan — a close friend of the bride-to-be. Congress leader Rajeev Shukla and Professor Ram Gopal Yadav were also present. — Chandan81693144 (@Chandan81693144) The couple exchange rings on a stage that served as the event's centerpiece. Guests enjoyed a curated vegetarian feast that blended traditional Awadhi cuisine with global event was tightly secured with barcoded pass-only entry and local police presence, ensuring safety and privacy for all high-profile guests.
Time of India
7 hours ago
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- Time of India
Who is Priya Saroj? Cricketer Rinku Singh's fiancée and one of India's youngest MPs; Know about her family, education, and political journey
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is now officially engaged to Member of Parliament Priya Saroj . The engagement ceremony took place on 8 June at The Centrum, a luxury hotel in Lucknow. It was a grand but private event that brought together people from both the cricket and political worlds. Rinku, famous for his performances with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, arrived at the venue with Priya. The couple wore matching white and pink outfits and looked very happy. The hotel was beautifully decorated with flowers and warm lights. Over 300 guests attended the event, including former cricketers Praveen Kumar and Piyush Chawla, UP Ranji captain Aryan Juyal, and big names in politics like Akhilesh Yadav, Jaya Bachchan, Dimple Yadav, and Iqra Hasan. Congress leader Rajeev Shukla and senior politician Ram Gopal Yadav were also present, showing how important this occasion was. Rinku and Priya exchanged rings on a grand stage. Guests were served a traditional vegetarian feast that mixed Awadhi dishes with international flavours. Security was very tight, with barcoded entry passes and police officers to make sure everything stayed private. Who is Priya Saroj? Priya Saroj is only 25 years old and is already one of the youngest Members of Parliament in India. She represents the Machhlishahr area in Uttar Pradesh. Live Events She is the daughter of experienced politician Tufani Saroj . Priya entered politics in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and won by more than 35,000 votes against BJP's BP Saroj. Before joining politics, she worked as a lawyer. She studied law at Amity University in Noida and later practised in the Supreme Court of India. Even though she comes from a political family, she didn't originally plan to enter public life. Her relationship with Rinku started as a friendship and grew stronger over the past year. 'Rinku and Priya have known each other for over a year. They liked each other but waited for their families' approval. Both families have now agreed,' said Tufani Saroj, according to PTI. Now, with the engagement done, the couple is set to begin a new journey together, one that blends cricket, politics, and shared dreams. Inputs from TOI
Time of India
7 hours ago
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- Time of India
Rinku Singh engagement: India cricketer gets engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj in a high-profile ceremony
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh on Sunday got engaged to Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament Priya Saroj at The Centrum , a five-star luxury hotel in Lucknow . The ceremony got together a mix of personalities from the cricket and politics. The couple arrived at the venue together in coordinated white and pink outfits. The hall was adorned with intricate floral arrangements and vibrant lighting and welcomed over 300 guests, including several prominent figures. Prior to the ceremony, Singh visited the Chaudhera Wali Vichitra Devi Temple in Bulandshahr with his family. Videos from the event have since surfaced online, showing a moment where Rinku and Priya are seen holding hands. The engagement was attended by cricketers Praveen Kumar, Piyush Chawla and Uttar Pradesh Ranji captain Aryan Juyal. It also featured political figures including SP chief Akhilesh Yadav , MPs Jaya Bachchan, Dimple Yadav, and Iqra Hasan — a close friend of the bride-to-be. Congress leader Rajeev Shukla and Professor Ram Gopal Yadav were also present. Live Events — Chandan81693144 (@Chandan81693144) The couple exchange rings on a stage that served as the event's centerpiece. Guests enjoyed a curated vegetarian feast that blended traditional Awadhi cuisine with global flavours. The event was tightly secured with barcoded pass-only entry and local police presence, ensuring safety and privacy for all high-profile guests.
Time of India
7 hours ago
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- Time of India
Who is Priya Saroj? Rinku Singh gets engaged to 25-year-old, all you need to know
Priya Saroj and Rinku Singh (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Cricketer Rinku Singh and Member of Parliament Priya Saroj officially celebrated their engagement in a grand ceremony held on June 8 at The Centrum, a luxury hotel in Lucknow. The event, which remained private yet star-studded, marked a memorable union of sports and politics in India. Rinku, known for his explosive performances with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, arrived with his fiancée in coordinated white and pink outfits, their smiles reflecting the joy of the occasion. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The venue was elegantly decorated with floral installations and warm lighting, hosting over 300 guests from both the cricketing and political worlds. Among the attendees were former cricketers Praveen Kumar and Piyush Chawla, UP Ranji captain Aryan Juyal, and key political figures such as SP leader Akhilesh Yadav , MPs Jaya Bachchan, Dimple Yadav , and Iqra Hasan. Congress leader Rajeev Shukla and veteran politician Ram Gopal Yadav also made appearances, underscoring the significance of the event. Poll Should more young individuals like Priya Saroj enter politics? Absolutely. No, it's better with experience. The couple exchanged rings on a lavish stage, with a traditional vegetarian feast laid out for guests, blending Awadhi delicacies with global flavours. Security was tight, with barcoded entry passes and a strong police presence ensuring privacy for all high-profile guests. Reports suggest 15 rooms were reserved at the hotel, five of them exclusively for Rinku's close circle. Who is Priya Saroj? At just 25, Priya Saroj has made a name for herself as one of India's youngest MPs, representing the Machhlishahr constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Daughter of seasoned politician Tufani Saroj, she stepped into the political spotlight during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, defeating the BJP's BP Saroj by over 35,000 votes. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep. 6: Harish Thawani on cricket's TV market and the watershed moments Before entering politics, Priya was a law practitioner. An alumna of Amity University, Noida, she practised at the Supreme Court of India. Despite her political lineage, she initially had no plans to enter public office. Her relationship with Rinku Singh, rooted in mutual respect and friendship, gradually evolved over the past year. "Rinku and Priya have known each other for more than a year now. They both liked each other but needed their families' consent for the relationship. Both families have agreed to this marriage," Tufani Saroj stated, as quoted by PTI. With both families on board, their engagement now marks a union of ambition, youth, and public service.
India.com
8 hours ago
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- India.com
Rinku Singh vs Priya Saroj: After their engagement, who is RICHER of the two
Rinku Singh, the rising star of the Indian cricket team, and Priya Saroj, the newly elected MP of the Samajwadi Party from Machhlishahr, got engaged on 8 June 2025 at 'The Centrum' five star hotel in Lucknow. Celebrities from the political, cricket and film world attended the ceremony. Rinku and Priya's engagement pictures are going viral on social media and both have now officially become each other's fiancés. In this photo gallery we will compare the net worth of newly engaged couple, and try to find out who has more wealth. Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj will get married on 18 November 2025 at the Taj Hotel in Varanasi. Big personalities from politics, sports and Bollywood from all over the country will attend this special occasion. The ceremony will be organized on a large scale in a traditional style, the preparations for which have already started. The net worth of cricketer Rinku Singh, who has performed brilliantly in the IPL and the Indian team, is estimated to be around Rs 8 to 9 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders retained him for Rs 13 crore for IPL 2025, which has led to a huge jump in his annual earnings. Apart from this, he gets an annual salary of Rs 60 to 80 lakh from BCCI. Image credit: Source: Instagram Priya Saroj, who won the Lok Sabha elections 2024, is a young MP and her journey in politics has just begun. Her total net worth is said to be Rs 11.25 lakh. This includes Rs 10.18 lakh in bank deposits and gold worth Rs 32,000. Her father Toofani Saroj has also been an MP thrice. If we compare net worth, cricketer Rinku Singh is many times richer than his fiancée Priya Saroj. While Rinku's assets are in crores, Priya's assets are in lakhs. Rinku's earnings from IPL salary and advertisements are constantly increasing, while Priya's political career is still in its initial stages. Not only was there a glimpse of love in this grand engagement ceremony, but importance was also given to traditional rituals. Rinku Singh specially ordered a ring worth Rs 2.5 lakh from Mumbai for his fiancée Priya Saroj, which he wore in the ring ceremony. This relationship has now become official and the couple is getting a lot of love on social media.
