Mumbai: Author and columnist Shobhaa De, once a vocal critic of the Mumbai Metro project over the felling of trees in Aarey Colony, has found herself at the centre of renewed controversy after praising the newly inaugurated Metro-3 (Aqua Line).

In an Instagram post, De, a South Mumbai resident, shared several pictures of herself taking a ride on the underground corridor, describing it as “one of the best rides ever.” Calling the project “a truly world-class facility which will transform the way we get around and commute,” she lauded the initiative as a shining example of collaboration between citizens and government authorities. “Finally… Metro 3. Hurrah!” she wrote in her caption.

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De also shared a short video of her

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