The ‘Mast Newspaper’ from Zambia recently published an article on Dr. Rajan Mahtani and his opinion on the recent announcement made by the Zambian President. On the eve of the ‘Africa Day’ President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema announced that he is planning to abolish capital punishment or death penalty. The announcement has received widespread support and one of the biggest supporters is Prison Fellowship Zambia (PFZ) Founder and Chairman Dr. Rajan Mahtani. Prison Fellowship was launched more than 37 years ago and has become a premier Christian outreach program for prisoners in Zambia. The organization has dedicated itself towards bringing gospel and teachings of Jesus Christ towards the prisoners, ex-inmates as well as their families. It also works towards advocating a fair as well as effective system for criminal justice across Zambia. Dr. Rajan Mahtani’s organization also focusses on providing fundamental rights as well as dignity for the prisoners.
Despite few oppositions, the announcement has received widespread support. Dr. Rajan Mahtani has also extended his support by stating that Prison Fellowship Zambia will be rallying behind this decision from the Zambian President and has pledged full support towards abolishing this death penalty along with establishing tangible reforms. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani, in that article, also stated that abolishing a long-standing and traditional law such as death penalty is not easy. The process requires significant legal reforms. However, Dr. Rajan Mahtani has extended his full support and also stated that he and his organization Prison Fellowship will provide support and strength to this decision from the President in all ways possible under the rule of the law.
Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani also praised the bold decision made by the President of Zambia. He stated that the coming to such a bold decision is not easy and can only be made by a compassionate person. The person making this decision respects the rule of the law, respects fundamental human dignity and human rights as well as respects the need towards ending such a cruel punishment.