New Delhi, Jul 21 (IANS): Continuing his attack on the Modi government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday taunted the much-hyped 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliant) programme of the Centre and called out the "misplaced" priorities given to events since February when COVID cases were just starting which amounted to 11-lakh by July third week.

Gandhi tweeted: "Achievements of government during the Covid-19 period: In February, Namaste Trump (US President Donald Trump's visit to India); in March, Madhya Pradesh government toppled; in April, lighting candles; in May, the sixth anniversary of the government; in June, virtual rally in Bihar and in July attempt to topple the Rajasthan government.

"This is the reason why the nation is self-reliant in the fight against Covid-19." In just five months, India was now the third-worst hit country by the pandemic.

His remarks came amid the crisis in Rajasthan being faced by the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government with rebel from within by his deputy Sachin Pilot, who has refused to back down.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given the call for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) during the lockdown to revive the sagging economy which was badly hit due to the pandemic.