New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday addressed the nation on the 67th Independence Day of India. This is Singh’s last address to nation on the Independence Day as the PM of UPA-2.

Singh addressed the nation from Red Fort. Singh was received by Defence Minster AK Antony, Minister of State Jitendra Singh reached and Defence Secretary at the Red Fort on Thursday morning.

He spoke on the inclusive and inspiring growth in the country and talked about the efforts to shape up a new India. The Prime Minister in his last Independence Day’s speech before the Lok Sabha elections in 2014 talked about UPA’s achievements in the last 10 years.

“The UPA government since its formation in 2004 has worked hard to help India progress in an inclusive manner,” said PM.

Singh stressed on India’s stand against Pakistan with regard to the recent attacks that have been taking place along the Line of Control.

The Prime Minister stressed on the schemes including MNREGA and RTI that have been adopted by the UPA during its tenure. The 30-minutes speech, which reflected UPA’s campaign strategy during the polls, invoked the legacy of the Nehru and the Gandhis and the contribution of the Congress party to the country.