Nila Vikhe Patil elected to Sweden's Parliament

Nila Vikhe Patil, a Green Party politician of Indian origin, has been elected to Sweden’s Parliament (Riksdag) representing the Stockholm City constituency. Her election follows a national vote where a left-leaning opposition bloc secured a narrow majority in the 349-seat legislature.

Patil, 41, has deep political roots in Maharashtra, India. She is the granddaughter of former Union Minister Balasaheb Vikhe Patil and the niece of Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil. Although born in Sweden, she spent part of her childhood in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

Her professional background includes serving as a political adviser in the Swedish Prime Minister’s Office during Stefan Löfven’s administration, focusing on finance, taxation, and housing. She has also served as a member of the Stockholm City Council. Patil holds degrees in economics and law, as well as an MBA from the Gothenburg School of Business.

As a Member of Parliament, Patil stated her intention to focus on environmental issues and children’s welfare, aiming to be “a voice for those who cannot vote.”