The Congress on Friday accused Indian National Lok Dal president and former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala of trying to politicise Ruchika molestation case.
"He is trying to convert it (Ruchika case) into a political football. He should be ashamed of himself," said party spokesman Manish Tewari.
Describing Chautala's statement as "most unfortunate", Tewari said he has chosen to react to an issue of national outrage in a most "insensitive and callous manner".
Chautala had earlier in the day said that while he had taken action against the officer, he was promoted by other governments.
The All India Congress Committee spokesman said nothing more could be added to Chautala's guilt after Ruchika's father spoke about his helplessness in getting Chautala to act against Rathore despite an inquiry by the then director general of police.
Tiwari said Ruchika's father had squarely held Chautala responsible and nothing more could be added to that.
