Narendra Modi’s decade-long tenure as India’s prime minister has been marked by a consistent hardening of policy towards Pakistan, largely abandoning previous efforts at dialogue. Initially, there were brief attempts at engagement, including a surprise visit by Modi to Lahore in 2015, but these were quickly derailed by terrorist attacks and escalating cross-border tensions. The revocation of Article 370 in Kashmir in 2019 further inflamed relations, prompting Pakistan to downgrade diplomatic ties. Since then, communication has been minimal, with India consistently refusing direct talks until Pakistan demonstrably addresses terrorism. While backchannel diplomacy occasionally surfaces, it hasn't yielded significant breakthroughs. The policy has largely focused on isolating Pakistan internationally and countering its perceived support for terrorism, but critics argue it has created a dangerous stalemate and hindered regional stability. The current approach demonstrates little prospect for improvement in the near future, prioritizing a firm stance over negotiation.