Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to make his first visit to India-held Kashmir since the revocation of its semi-autonomy in 2019. Amidst heavy security measures, Modi plans to address a rally in Srinagar, where tensions have escalated since the region’s constitutional changes. The deployment of armed forces and new checkpoints underscores the heightened atmosphere surrounding Modi’s visit. Modi’s agenda includes inaugurating development projects and infrastructure near the revered Muslim shrine of Hazratbal. However, his visit is met with criticism, with locals and opponents decrying the loss of autonomy and civil liberties under New Delhi’s direct rule. Despite government efforts to mobilize attendees, skepticism remains high, with accusations of coercion and manipulation of government workers for the rally.