Patiala, Oct 24 (PTI) Balwant Singh Rajoana, on death row in the assassination of the then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995, on Friday said he has spent nearly 30 years in prison and sought a decision on his mercy petition.

Rajoana was brought to the Government Dental College for treatment here.

While being taken to the hospital amid tight security arrangements, Rajoana said he has spent nearly 30 years in jail, including 19 years on death row.

Replying to a question, Rajoana also said the mercy petition has also been pending for 14 years, saying, “I want to say that a decision should be taken." He further pointed out that the Supreme Court has been asking the Centre for five years to decide in this regard.

Last month, the Supreme Court had asked why Rajoana had not been hange

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