Congress party vice-president Rahul speaks to the media as his mother and chief of Congress Sonia looks on during a news conference in New Delhi
Congress party vice-president Rahul speaks to the media as his mother and chief of Congress Sonia looks on during a news conference in New DelhiReuters

As Rahul Gandhi accepted his party's loss, bewildered public were left with much wonder on why he was giving a big smile to the people when he was supposed to be devastated.

A giant grin on his almost sparking face, the Congress Vice President said simply: "I start by congratulating the new government, they've done really well. The Congress has done really badly; we have a lot to think about. As its vice-president I hold myself responsible."

Sonia Gandhi also took responsibility of the loss in a brief news conference. "We hope that the new government will not compromise on the country's unity and interests of the people. Whatever votes we have got, I thank party workers for them. I take responsibility for our loss," she told reporters.

Even if the words were supposed to have political implications, what grabbed the attention of most people is the odd smile on the face of Rahul Gandhi.

Here are some funny comments by Twitterati on the off-beat occurrence: