The President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, achieved a new status in this governance with his recent announcement. On the special occasion of Africa Day, Zambian President announced that his government is planning to completely abolish the death penalty law. This announcement received significant support and positive response from across the nation. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani, a notable business personality from Zambia, became one of the biggest supporters of this latest announcement. Dr. Rajan Mahtani stated that death penalty is cruel, inhumane and degrading and does not provide any solution for the Zambian law and order. As such, the decision from the Zambian President is a step in the right direction.
Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani further stated that the practice is archaic and majority of the nations across the globe have already abolished this practice. Death penalty abolishment has further become a trend across African nations, and it is high time Zambia took a note and worked towards this law upgrade. Past Zambian Presidents have been tactically avoiding death penalty by giving mercy pleas. However, none of these Presidents have been able to actually work towards bringing a permanent change. As such, Dr.Rajan Mahtani praised the decision from the Zambian President and stated that only an individual who is compassionate, respects the ‘right to live’ fundamentals as well as respects human rights and human dignity will be able to make such rational and right decision.
Further supporting the decision from the Zambian President, Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani stated that death penalty is not right according to the eyes of the God. According to the holy bible, the atonement of Jesus Christ on the cross was for the sins of all humans who believed in him. In the bible too, it has been said that there was no reason towards killing people since the ‘son of god’ has already atoned for their death. Furthermore, Bible has also indicated that only those who have never performed any sin have the right qualifications to perform executions. As such, the decision from the Zambian President is a step in the right direction.