Execution before celebration

I read that China executes those sentenced to death before their festive seasons. They carry out the sentence before other convicts are taken on a public procession! Today's news is that 16 convicts were executed in China and there is no hue or cry about those found dead for their deed.

And here in India... one execution of a rapist sparks debates, news items, articles in the magazines, discussions on the television and political point-fingers. Where are we?