The promoter of Royal Palms had offered 30-60 acres at the Goregaon property for the Metro-3 car shed, said activist Stalin D of non-profit Vanashakti, days after backers of the Aarey project and BJP leader Kirit Somaiya questioned his integrity. Stalin said Metro implementing body MMRCL had sought more details of the site, while the then CM Devendra Fadnavis reserved it for the car depot project in city’s Development Plan.

The activists have a lot to explain, too, said the BJP. Two weeks ago, Stalin and other activists associated with the Aarey Conservation Group had alleged that the move behind the Aarey car shed was part of a huge land scam. They had said Kanjurmarg was a much better option. Soon after their press conference, many people including Somaiya targeted Vanashakti.