Professor Hassan Ugail has urged government officials not to get emotional, deviate from moral principles, and get caught up in derogatory remarks.

On Facebook, Ugail stated that government officials must adhere to appropriate standards of character and language, warning of severe consequences if they don't.

"The conduct and speech of those in high positions in the government should always be held to an appropriate standard. Being caught up in emotion or using derogatory remarks for own purposes is likely to cause irreparable damage to the entire country and the general public." (loosely translated)

Ugail has spoken out amidst a dispute between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and prominent figures on social media regarding a video he shared during his visit to Lakshadweep, a union territory of India, aimed at promoting regional tourism. This has sparked a heated debate on social media, with some high-ranking government officials making derogatory comments about the neighboring Indian Prime Minister.