At just 25, Priya Saroj is already living multiple lives in one. Supreme Court lawyer. Youngest MP from Uttar Pradesh. Soon-to-be fiancée of a national cricket star. Her story reads like a modern-day Indian fairytale rooted in ambition, grit, and an unshakable sense of purpose.
In 2024, Priya made history when she won the Machhlishahr seat in eastern UP, representing the Samajwadi Party. She defeated BJP’s seasoned candidate BP Saroj by over 35,000 votes, no small feat for a first-time contender. But for Priya, politics wasn’t a sudden career switch; it was a calling she answered during the COVID-19 pandemic, while she was preparing for judicial services exams. The daughter of veteran leader Tufani Saroj, she grew up around public life, but carved her own path with a lawyer’s sharp mind and a reformer’s heart.
What sets Priya apart isn’t just her age or credentials, it’s her approach. She walks into Parliament with a pocket-sized Constitution in hand, a simple but powerful reminder of the values she champions. In her constituency, she’s started monthly jan sunvais (public grievance meetings) to ensure that even the most voiceless citizens feel heard. “Democracy should not be distant,” she says, “It should be as close as your local chaupāl.”
And just when you think her story couldn’t get more cinematic, here comes the cricket twist. On June 8, 2025, Priya is set to get engaged to none other than Indian cricketer Rinku Singh. The news has sparked national buzz, not just for its glamour, but for what it represents: a rare, heartwarming blend of law, politics and sports. Two young achievers, both from humble beginnings, finding common ground amid very different careers.
Whether in the courtroom, Parliament or soon among cricket’s cheering crowds, Priya Saroj is showing the country what a new kind of leader looks like; grounded, fearless and ready for every inning life throws her way.
