Speaking during an interview with journalist Barkha Dutt on The Mojo Story, Das said public disagreements should be resolved through dialogue rather than prolonged hostility. He argued that India’s culture of discussion and debate has weakened in recent years and stressed that conversations remain the best way to bridge ideological differences.

Das also revealed that he had previously appealed to Ranaut through an Instagram Story, urging her to remain calm and engage in discussion instead of escalating the exchange.

Recalling the public attention generated by their online confrontation, Das shared a lighter moment involving one of his friends. According to him, several friends questioned why Ranaut had continued targeting him on social media. One of them jokingly remarked that he looked “a little like a young Hrithik Roshan.” Das laughed off the comparison and admitted he was surprised by the comment.

When asked whether he would be willing to meet Kangana Ranaut for coffee, Das replied that he had no objection. He said he does not view political opponents as personal enemies and insisted that differences in opinion should not translate into personal hostility.

The latest remarks come against the backdrop of an ongoing war of words between Das and Ranaut over recent student protests and political developments. Their exchange intensified after Das criticised Ranaut's comments on the protests, suggesting that even members of her own party did not take her remarks seriously and that others need not do so either.

Ranaut responded sharply to the criticism through a series of social media posts, targeting Das personally while continuing to defend her position on the protests. She also posted multiple statements expressing strong views on public demonstrations, political accountability and youth culture, triggering widespread debate online.

The disagreement emerged after the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, following which Ranaut repeatedly commented on student protests through her social media accounts. In one post, she criticised violent demonstrations and warned that damaging public property would invite public backlash. She argued that those who express harsh criticism in public should also be prepared to face criticism themselves.

In subsequent posts, the BJP MP also expressed concern over what she described as changing attitudes among sections of urban youth, particularly regarding independence, responsibility and social values. Her remarks drew mixed reactions across social media, with supporters backing her views while critics accused her of making sweeping generalisations.

Das, however, maintained during the interview that disagreements should remain within the boundaries of public debate. He reiterated that criticism is part of democratic discourse and expressed hope that conversations, rather than personal attacks, would dominate political engagement.

The exchange between the two has attracted significant attention on social media, where supporters of both figures have continued debating their statements. While neither side has indicated any plans for a direct meeting, Das's willingness to engage in conversation has added a fresh dimension to the ongoing political and social media sparring.