Today, During the time of presentation of Budget, As interim Finance Minister Piyush Goyal took centre stage to announce a slew of sops for farmers and middle class, the treasury bench of MPs chanted "Modi, Modi" -- turning the Parliament session into an election rally of sorts. Amongst the many Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs who were thumping the desks and applauding the announcements, the most conspicuous was Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

For the most part of Goyal's budget speech, Modi's demeanour was of a general who had his whole regiment behind him. A total contrast to this enthusiasm was the Congress party. And its chief Rahul Gandhi -- a new face in the front rows of the central hall of Parliament. Now, the internet and the world has been witness to Rahul Gandhi's serious appearance. And winks and hugs. But today, especially today, Rahul's unsmiling expression became the toast of the social media. He slumped, squirmed and slouched in his chair and bore a blank look on his face throughout the speech.

And the world got to see it courtesy the Lok Sabha TV. The television channel showed  Rahul's face just when Goyal announced the biggest sop for the middle-class -- full tax rebate till Rs 5 lakh income.

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