Live news updates: December 8, 2017

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Here are the live news updates for today:

08 December 2017

15:58 IST

One Congress leader, former Rajasthan CM himself, wrote a letter that Gujarat cannot use water from Mahi River. He called for Sujalam Sufalam Yojana not to be implemented he even complained to UPA government. But I said come what may I will provide water to North Gujarat: PM

15:47 IST

Do you know what happened in Rajkot? Dr Manmohan Singh met the press and after that, the elderly Mansukh Kaka met him. He presented him a book containing the scams under the UPA. I congratulate Mansukh Kaka who spoke up for the truth and for honest governance: PM Modi

15:25 IST

Instead of coming clear on why he wants Ayodhya Matter to be discussed in court after 2019, he is busy saying whose lawyer is he. He says he doesn't represent Sunni Wakf Board but he should say who is he representing? Why doesn't Congress also remove this lawyer leader: PM

15:23 IST

For the last 2 days, a top Congress leader and an illustrious lawyer has been speaking. He is free to represent whoever he wants to. But, why does he want to prolong the Ayodhya Case when all stakeholders want an early solution: PM Modi in Kalol

For the last 2 days, a top Congress leader and an illustrious lawyer has been speaking. He is free to represent whoever he wants to. But, why does he want to prolong the Ayodhya Case when all stakeholders want an early solution: PM Modi in Kalol #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/mkWMplJT9H

— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2017

15:15 IST

13:09 IST

BJP leaders were providing flood relief whereas Congress leaders were relaxing in swimming pools in resorts in Bengaluru: PM Modi in Banaskantha's Bhabhar #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/QgyGUbnDCN

— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2017

13:07 IST

People of Patan and Banaskantha know the difference between Congress and BJP. When there were floods here Congress MLAs were relaxing in Bengaluru whereas BJP leaders were working with people, helping in relief operations: PM Modi in Banaskantha's Bhabhar.

13:04 IST

Congress only cares about being in power, not interested in working for people: PM in Banaskantha's Bhabhar.

08:23 IST

#TopStory Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold election rallies in Banaskantha's Bhabar, Kalol and Vatva in Ahmedabad, Himatnagar in Sabarkantha #GujaratElection2017 (File picture) pic.twitter.com/jZWtO8xxJS

— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2017