Conversation so far:
Why did he support prohibition?
Hazare and the youth group decided to take up the issue of alcoholism to drive a process of reform.
Did the close down any bars or drinking establishments?
Over thirty liquor brewing units voluntarily closed their establishments.
Did they resort to violent means to get people to follow their rules?
establishments.
Those who did not succumb to social pressure were forced to close their businesses when the youth group smashed their premises.
Did Hazare get into any legal trouble for doing this?
The owners could not complain as their businesses were illegal.
What laws were passed due to Hazare's group and his beliefs?
In 2009 the state government amended the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 to reflect this.

Question: Did he project his influence onto any other groups?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Hazare project his influence onto any other groups in addition to the youth group?