President Hakainde Hichilema, at the eve of the Africa Day, announced that he's planning to abolish the inhumane, degrading and merciless exercise of death penalty. After this statement, the President obtained support from exclusive entities and personalities which include Dr. Rajan Mahtani. Supporting the announcement and adding his voice to it, Dr. Rajan Mahtani stated that the consensus toward widespread death penalty abolishment has boom throughout the globe. This fashion has additionally reached Zambia and can be seen in the shape of past Presidents tactically heading off the death row trials. While praising the Zambian President, Dr. Rajan Mahtani said that a person who is compassionate, has love for God and respects human dignity may be able to make such formidable choices. He additionally commended the brand new authorities of Zambia for their ambitious, unwavering and humane stance. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani in addition stated that death row is already a punishment for the convicts as they're now privy to the day while they'll be accomplished. There are more than 350 inmates across Zambia expecting death penalty trial. At the same time, Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani said from his experience that he had the esteemed privilege of meeting inmates who've completely transformed themselves and dedicated towards the service of the God.
Majority of the Presidents have refused to sign the death execution orders. The last execution order became signed in 1997 by President Chilruba. Since then, Zambian Presidents have tactically averted the death warrant via the use of mercy prerogatives. At the same time, the Zambian government is tactically working toward decongestion of the prisons in Zambia with the aid of liberating inmates. Dr. Rajan Mahtani in addition stated that he will provide the President with all regulatory and legal support in this matter.