India set for all-party meeting on anti-corruption bill

India's government is due to hold a key all-party meeting to build consensus on a new anti-corruption bill.

The Lokpal bill envisages setting up an independent ombudsman, who would have the power to investigate and prosecute politicians and civil servants.

Activists and opposition parties say the bill should include the prime minister and lower-level bureaucracy.

Activist Anna Hazare has threatened to go on hunger strike if the bill is not passed during this parliament session.

His 12-day anti-corruption fast four months ago became the focus of a national campaign and put pressure on the government to act on the issue.      Read More