The Buddhist monks/clergy would do well to steer clear of politics, and remain neutral, to avoid any untoward backlash from seeming too eager in supporting any particular person or party. Politics and religion does not mix well, like oil and water, especially in such a fractuous land like India, where many of the parties boast of protecting her 'secular' character against communal forces, yet openly practice such communal politics. Yes, it's great that Dalits are standing up and being counted, but they must also become part of the mainstream and not the mindless vote-bank of only communal parties.
