For his daughter's "misbehaviour" with a doctor earlier in the week, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has issued a formal apologies.
In an Instagram post on Saturday, Chief Minister Zoramthanga stated that he would in no way defend his daughter's actions.
A doctor at a clinic was allegedly struck by Milari Chhangte, Zoramthanga's daughter, in a viral video footage that circulated on social media. It was also mentioned that the chief minister and his wife had apologised to the dermatologist three times.
“The doctor and his family were very kind and understanding to the point that it was embarrassing for us. We think they are very mature and we really appreciate them,” Zoramthanga said in the statement.
According to reports, Chhangte became irate when the doctor declined to see her without an appointment. According to a statement made by Zoramthanga, the incident happened on Wednesday.
After the video went viral, the CM and his family members received criticism on social media. On Saturday, the Mizoram branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) started a protest, and medical professionals started wearing black badges to work.
The chief minister eventually issued a public apology through his official Instagram account after the incident sparked outrage among the medical community and on social media. He also thanked the IMA for not taking "stringent action" against her daughter.