United National Party (UNP) Chairman and former Member of Parliament Vajira Abeywardena has issued a stark warning, predicting a total collapse of Sri Lanka’s economy by the November-December period this year.
Speaking at a local government election rally organized by the UNP, Abeywardena stated that, based on his knowledge of economics, the impending economic crash is not just likely—but inevitable.
“I’m telling you now, as clearly as I can. The country will collapse by November. That is where we are headed,” he said, addressing supporters. “But don’t be afraid. When it does fall, I’ll be there to catch it.”
In a speech that mixed forewarning with personal assurance, Abeywardena said that even though he does not currently hold a parliamentary seat, he will not stay on the sidelines when the country faces its worst.
“I don’t need to be in Parliament to help my country,” he said. “I’ll be there—when things go wrong, I will step forward to lift this nation up again.”
The former MP also implied that Sri Lanka’s current trajectory has veered dangerously off course, and that those in power have failed to prevent the coming crisis.
While he did not elaborate on what specific factors would trigger the collapse, his remarks come at a time of continued public concern over Sri Lanka’s foreign debt, cost of living, and political uncertainty.
Abeywardena’s dramatic forecast, paired with his call for calm, has drawn both attention and criticism, as some observers question whether this is a genuine warning—or an election-season tactic meant to position himself and the UNP as the nation’s saviors amid impending chaos.
