Holbrookeâs Revenge: How Modi Led the Americans Back into Kashmir The ending of autonomy in Kashmir reconstituted a conflict that was politically frozen in many ways for decades and has set it off in directions that can increase Washingtonâs diplomatic costs in the region. Jawans stand guard ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis meeting with political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, in Srinagar, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Photo: PTI/S. Irfan Security17 hours ago Itâs quite astonishing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent 3.5 hours in the company of politicians from Kashmir on June 24. It is surprising because he and his government have never really disguised their contempt for Kashmiris and their leaders.