Priya Saroj, a Member of Parliament from Machhlishahr, Uttar Pradesh, is a 25-year-old Indian politician. A lawyer by training, by passion a leader, she blends legal expertise with grassroots activism, making her one of the most promising young politicians in the country.
From a politically well-placed family, she has charted her course, concentrating on Dalit rights, women’s empowerment, and legal reforms. Her headlines these days have been her engagement to Indian cricketer Rinku Singh but her political vision and commitment to change have been a major part of her journey.
Who Is Priya Saroj?
Priya Saroj was born on November 23, 1998 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in a politically active family. From a young age, she was exposed to the world of politics through her father Tufani Saroj who is a three-time MP and a current MLA.
Priya had done her schooling at Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute, New Delhi, where she made herself a mark because of her academic excellence as well as leadership qualities. After that, she earned a BA from Delhi University and an LLB from Amity University, Noida.
Initially, she wanted to become a judge; which intrigued her about the Indian legal system and she wanted to dispense justice to marginalized communities as well. Yet, her political ambitions only developed when she joined her father’s 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election campaign. It gave her experience in grassroots politics, and she ultimately challenged in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Priya Saroj’s Political Journey
Priya Saroj, aged 25, became one of India’s youngest MPs in history when she won the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 general elections.
Two years after her maiden election win, representing the Samajwadi Party (SP), she defeated senior BJP leader B.P. Saroj won by a margin of 35,850 votes.
Her campaign was focused on uplifting the status of the Dalit community, fighting for women’s rights and better educational opportunities in the rural part of Uttar Pradesh. It’s based on her personal experiences with discrimination and her conviction that she can and must make a real change within the system.
Since entering Parliament, Priya has been vocal about issues such as:
- Dalit and minority rights: She has always had something to say about the socio-economic challenges faced by marginalized communities and the better use of affirmative action.
- Women’s empowerment: She supports systems for women to be educated, employable, and protected from gender-based violence.
- Legal reforms: She is a trained lawyer who fights for judicial transparency and fair legal processes for the underprivileged.
Her youthful energy, legal expertise, and family legacy make her a promising leader for the future of Indian politics.
Engagement with Rinku Singh
Both the political and sports circles have shown interest in Priya Saroj’s engagement to Indian cricketer and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star Rinku Singh. Considered rare and perhaps unlikely for such a pair, the couple are both so good at what they do in politics and sports, that they are almost seamless in the separation.
But with very little being reported about their relationship, it seems the pair have a mutual respect and admiration for each other’s work. It is also regarded as a powerful union of two rising stars of Indian society.
Priya Saroj’s Reported Net Worth
According to her 2024 Lok Sabha Election affidavit and My neta website, Priya Saroj’s net worth is believed to be ₹11,25,719 (around 11.25 lakh rupees). Her declared assets include:
Cash: ₹75,000
Bank Deposits: ₹10,18,719
Jewelry: ₹32,000
As she gets into her political career she has no reported liabilities, which means her finances are completely clear. Being of a background and even having a status, her net worth will continue to rise in the following years.
Note: At the moment, Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj have not responded to confirm their engagement, although according to the media reports the relationship is more or less confirmed and it could be overtly announced shortly.
Conclusion
Saroj Priya is more than another rising politician and she’s a symbol of young leadership too. She has a legal background she uses to deliver, political acumen, and no fear factor, to instill meaningful reforms into the country. Yet her story is one to watch as she balances her milestones as an ordinary person and as a politician. Priya Saroj is a name that will certainly continue to keep her at the forefront of Indian politics, whether in Parliament or the public forum.
