Rajya Sabha member and MDMK leader Vaiko raised the issue of Sri Lanka allowing a Chinese submarine to dock in its waters this month and it was not an ordinary ship but employed for space and satellite tracking. He demanded that the External Affairs Minister make a statement on the floor of the House.
Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu said it was a serious issue.
Raising the matter during the zero hour in the Rajya Sabha, Mr. Vaiko said, “Sri Lanka has allowed Chinese submarine warship to dock in Hambantota port this month, despite India’s concerns. Sri Lanka has ignored India’s concerns over the visit by Chinese warship, saying that it was only to refuel and replenish supplies. But I would like to tell the House that it is not an ordinary ship. It is research and survey ship, Yuan Wang 5, which would be used to spy on India’s activities and strategic interest. It is a duel vessel employed for space and satellite tracking and for inter-continental ballistic missile ranges.”
