<p>Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga tendered a public apology on his official Instagram handle on Saturday for her daughter’s “misbehaviour” with a doctor earlier in the week, and said that he would, in no way, justify her conduct.</p>.<p>Milari Chhangte, the CM’s only daughter, was recently seen hitting a doctor at a clinic in a purported video clip that went viral on social media.</p>.<p>The incident has sparked outrage among the medical fraternity, with over 800 doctors staging a protest on Saturday, condemning the alleged assault.</p>.<p>Members of the Indian Medical Association (IMA)-Mizoram chapter, which helmed the protest, wore black badges to their work places during the day.</p>.<p>Lalhlutthangi Hmar, one of the protesters, told PTI that Chhangte assaulted the Aizawl-based dermatologist on Wednesday on being asked to get an appointment prior to her visit to the clinic for consultation.</p>.<p>“We want that such acts of violence against medical practitioners should never be repeated,” the association’s Mizoram chapter said in the statement.</p>.<p>The CM, taking to Instagram, said that he had visited the dermatologist and offered an apology.</p>.<p>He also thanked the IMA for not initiating any “stringent action” against Chhangte.</p>.<p>"We have nothing to justify or say in defence of our daughter's behaviour towards the doctor. We ask forgiveness from the doctor and the public," the CM said.</p>.<p>Earlier, Chhangte's elder brother, Ramthansiama, had also issued an apology on social media, stating that her sister “went out of control” due to mental stress.</p>.<p>Both Chhangte and the dermatologist could not be contacted for their reaction. </p>
<p>Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga tendered a public apology on his official Instagram handle on Saturday for her daughter’s “misbehaviour” with a doctor earlier in the week, and said that he would, in no way, justify her conduct.</p>.<p>Milari Chhangte, the CM’s only daughter, was recently seen hitting a doctor at a clinic in a purported video clip that went viral on social media.</p>.<p>The incident has sparked outrage among the medical fraternity, with over 800 doctors staging a protest on Saturday, condemning the alleged assault.</p>.<p>Members of the Indian Medical Association (IMA)-Mizoram chapter, which helmed the protest, wore black badges to their work places during the day.</p>.<p>Lalhlutthangi Hmar, one of the protesters, told PTI that Chhangte assaulted the Aizawl-based dermatologist on Wednesday on being asked to get an appointment prior to her visit to the clinic for consultation.</p>.<p>“We want that such acts of violence against medical practitioners should never be repeated,” the association’s Mizoram chapter said in the statement.</p>.<p>The CM, taking to Instagram, said that he had visited the dermatologist and offered an apology.</p>.<p>He also thanked the IMA for not initiating any “stringent action” against Chhangte.</p>.<p>"We have nothing to justify or say in defence of our daughter's behaviour towards the doctor. We ask forgiveness from the doctor and the public," the CM said.</p>.<p>Earlier, Chhangte's elder brother, Ramthansiama, had also issued an apology on social media, stating that her sister “went out of control” due to mental stress.</p>.<p>Both Chhangte and the dermatologist could not be contacted for their reaction. </p>