<h1>Opposition Leader Accuses Kerala Government of Manipulating Industrial Growth Data, Challenges Ease of Doing Business Claims</h1> An opposition leader in Kerala accused the state government of inflating industrial growth data and manipulating figures, challenging claims of being first in the Ease of Doing Business list. The leader highlighted discrepancies in GST registrations and criticized the government's claims of startup ecosystem growth, citing flawed comparisons during the pandemic. He argued that Kerala's economic contributions remain stagnant and lag behind other South Indian states. The opposition pledged to support efforts to make Kerala more industrially friendly, criticizing the ruling party for hindering development projects and taking credit for initiatives started by the previous government.