Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that India needs an education system that reflects the rich diversity of the country and should not become a "privilege for a few", saying it is the very foundation of freedom.

Mr. Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, also said India needs to build an alternative manufacturing system and a partnership with the U.S. or Peru could be the way forward.

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"India needs to build an alternative manufacturing system that thrives in a democratic setup. Thus, a partnership with Peru or the US could be the way forward," the Congress quoted Mr. Gandhi on its official X handle, while sharing a video of his conversation with students in South America.

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