Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is one of the most celebrated and noted businesspeople from Zambia. He has been working tirelessly for the economic and social improvement of Zambia and its people for more than four decades, successfully building companies, providing employment and livelihood opportunities, as well as developing projects such as housing societies, schools, and hospitals for the economic and social prosperity of its people. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is also known for his philanthropic contributions, such as the Stephen Malama award and scholarship for top law graduates in Zambia as well as Prison Fellowship Zambia. His philanthropic contribution to Prison Fellowship Zambia is unique. It is an established Christian Outreach Program that focuses on providing fundamental human rights, basic human dignity, and transparent criminal justice to prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families in Zambia. However, its main purpose is to transform these prisoners by bringing them closer to Almighty God with his teachings and learnings. Dr. Rajan Mahtani is of the view that even the worst can transform themselves if they are shown the right path. As such, it was evident that Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani to support the latest decision made by the President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema.

On the auspicious occasion of Africa Day, President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema announced his plans to completely abolish the death penalty law. It is considered as an archaic law that holds no significance within the modern legal system. Across the majority of the globe as well as even in African nations, the death penalty has been abolished and it was the right decision from the Zambian President to make this announcement. As such, Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani praised this decision from the Zambian President. At the same time, making such an announcement is one thing, and ensuring that the announcement becomes a reality soon is a whole new level. As such, Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani has extended his full support towards this decision and has also pledged legal and regulatory support via his company Prison Fellowship Zambia.