India, April 18 -- Even as a marathon debate in the Lok Sabha lasting nearly 40 hours on the Women's Reservation Act engaged all, Rahul Gandhi left everyone, including politicians, guessing after mentioning the 'Number 16' riddle during his speech in the house on Friday. Rahul himself started the frenzy by saying whoever understood the mystery could share it on social media.

While no one was able to solve the riddle and no explanation was forthcoming, the social media erupted in speculation on what exactly Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, was referring to or hinting at. 

The Congress leader ended his speech with a riddle. Trying to explain the timing of the government's move to take up the women's...