Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu has deplored the influence of the caste system affecting the social harmony in the country. Expressing concern at the growing influence of castes during a programme in Vijayawada yesterday, he lamented that the caste influence in the country had grown to such a level that it was spoiling the social harmony and peace. <br/><br/>He questioned the probity for objecting to recite Vandemataram. He wondered saying some people claim that they were the inheritors of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, but they object to raise Bharat Mata Ki Jai slogan. The Union Minister lauded the decision of Maharashtra government to allow women in Shani Shingnapur temple.