- India,
- 08-Jun-2025 02:18 PM IST
Rinku Singh Engagement: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and newly elected MP from Machhlishahr Priya Saroj got engaged in a special and grand ceremony at the Centrum Hotel in Lucknow on Sunday. This occasion was not only an important moment in the life of two individuals, but also became a symbol of the union of cricket and politics. Many big personalities were present in this ceremony, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Dimple Yadav, actress and MP Jaya Bachchan, and former cricketer Praveen Kumar.Happiness seen in the first pictureThe first picture of the engagement went viral on social media as soon as it came out, in which Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj are seen smiling on the stage. Both entered the stage in traditional attire and Rinku held Priya's hand. During this, there was a wave of enthusiasm and happiness in the entire atmosphere.Rinku touched the feet of father-in-lawAn emotional moment was seen when Rinku Singh touched the feet of Priya Saroj's father and senior politician Toofani Saroj. This scene became a topic of discussion among the guests and kept showing glimpses of Rinku's humility. Toofani Saroj himself is a senior SP leader and is currently an MLA from Kerakat. Earlier, he has also been to Parliament thrice.Political background of Priya SarojPriya Saroj was recently elected MP from Machhlishahr seat of Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. She defeated BJP's B.P. Saroj by about 35,850 votes. She is considered to have a good hold among the youth and women, and her debut in politics is being seen as strong female leadership.Cricket star Rinku SinghOn the other hand, Rinku Singh's name is among the rising stars of Indian cricket today. He is famous for his aggressive batting in the IPL and has made his ODI debut for the Indian team in 2023. He has so far scored 546 runs in 33 T20 Internationals and is counted among the finisher batsmen.