Genuine Rishis and Sanyasis don't have to enter politics themselves - they can always teach, guide, inspire and even organize poiiticians and people to safeguard democracy and humanity from total and unbridled corruption of greedy and immoral politicians.
I think Ramdev is trying to do something good - whether that is practically possible in our chaotically diverse nation or not. We can always use honest and safe recommendations and advice when we go to polls
More power to honesty