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PK dismisses any reconciliation with Bihar CM, likens meeting to turning a class‑7 failure into a PhD
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 06:32 PM
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PK ruled out any thaw in relations with the Bihar chief minister, saying a meeting would not magically transform a class‑7 underachiever into a PhD holder.
New Delhi, November 13 (The Times of India) – In a blunt statement, PK categorically ruled out any possibility of a rapprochement with the chief minister of Bihar. The leader emphasized that a mere meeting would not convert a perceived underperformer into an academic achiever, using the metaphor of turning a class‑7 failure into a PhD holder.
The remarks come amid ongoing political friction between the two offices, with PK signalling that dialogue alone would not bridge the gap. No details were provided about the specific issues fueling the discord, and both sides have refrained from scheduling a formal discussion.
Analysts note that such a stark dismissal underscores the depth of the rift, suggesting that any future engagement would require substantive concessions rather than symbolic gestures.
The statement was made public through a press briefing, and no further comments were solicited from the Bihar chief minister's office.
The development adds another layer to the already complex dynamics of centre‑state relations, highlighting the challenges of achieving consensus on contentious policy matters.
The remarks come amid ongoing political friction between the two offices, with PK signalling that dialogue alone would not bridge the gap. No details were provided about the specific issues fueling the discord, and both sides have refrained from scheduling a formal discussion.
Analysts note that such a stark dismissal underscores the depth of the rift, suggesting that any future engagement would require substantive concessions rather than symbolic gestures.
The statement was made public through a press briefing, and no further comments were solicited from the Bihar chief minister's office.
The development adds another layer to the already complex dynamics of centre‑state relations, highlighting the challenges of achieving consensus on contentious policy matters.