MP Priya Saroj vs Officer Rinku Singh: Who Gets More from the Government?

Priya Saroj, Samajwadi Party MP from Machhlishahr, Jaunpur, currently receives a substantial monthly income from the government. Her salary is around Rs 1 lakh per month, plus additional allowances including:

  • Rs 70,000 as constituency allowance

  • Rs 60,000 as office allowance

  • Rs 2,000 as daily allowance

  • Plus travel allowances and pension benefits

On the other hand, Rinku Singh, her fiancé and a cricketer-turned-government officer, has recently secured a position as Basic Education Officer in the Uttar Pradesh Education Department. His salary ranges between Rs 57,562 to Rs 61,312 monthly, which may increase with perks like DA, HRA, and travel allowance.

In simple terms:
Priya Saroj’s overall earnings from government posts and allowances are significantly higher than Rinku Singh’s basic salary as an education officer.

The couple’s wedding, initially planned for November, has now been postponed.