India, Sept. 20 -- Green Party leader Nila Vikhe Patil, niece of Maharashtra BJP minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, has been elected to Sweden's Parliament from the Stockholm City constituency.

The 41-year-old Green Party politician was elected in Sweden's national election held on September 13. She will be among the 349 members of the Riksdag, Sweden's Parliament.

"It feels nice to be a part of the 349-member Parliament. I am looking forward to contributing to the city and the country," Nila was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. She said she wanted to represent people who could not vote and work towards creating better opportunities for children.

"I would like to be voice for those who cannot vote. I want to contribute to a society...