Born in Gujarat India, Khoda moved to Cyprus before moving to Australia and starting a family. Khoda and his wife Nilam are raising their two kids, Anika aged 7 and Krishna who just turned one, here in Darwin.
Khoda is well known in many of the multicultural communities that make the Northern Suburbs so vibrant, he speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi and Greek. Khoda is a life member of the Sri Lankan Australian Friendship Association NT, and is active in the Japanese Association, BAPS, Tamil Society, Kerala Society, Gujarati Cultural Association of Darwin and the Indian Cultural Association of Darwin.
With a degree in Arts and Hotel Management, having worked developing businesses at the Darwin airport, and an assistant manager at the Novotel on the Esplanade, Khoda is passionate about growing the Territory’s tourism industry.
Khoda took a leap of faith in 2019 and purchased his own franchise in Casuarina Square where he employs Territory locals and international students.
“I worked so hard to be able to run my own business but everyday it’s getting harder. Here in the Territory we should have a thriving economy where businesses are supported, but the reality is the complete opposite.
Crime is crippling our economy, my staff have been attacked, my customers carefully choose when they shop, and my wife is scared to go out alone with our young children.
I want my children to be safe, where they can safely go to school, play sport and choose whatever future they want. I want to be part of the team that will make that happen, that’s why I’m running for the CLP.”
