Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Slams Pakistan Over Indus Valley Civilisation Claims

Union Culture Minister <b>Gajendra Singh Shekhawat</b> has dismissed attempts by Pakistan to appropriate the Indus Valley civilisation, pointing out that the neighbouring country came into existence only around 80 years ago. Speaking in New Delhi, the minister expressed hope that Pakistan will participate in the upcoming first <b>SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum</b> scheduled from November 20 to 22 at the historic Purana Quila complex. India is set to host the inaugural event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the opening ceremony to showcase the nation's 5,000-year-old civilisational journey. Fifteen countries, including China, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, have already confirmed their participation, while Pakistan is yet to respond to the invitation extended by New Delhi.