This is a good point.
But his award is most definitely political both in how it was awarded and in the positions Dylan took in various events, songs and lyrics.
Jon Fosse was the 2023 winner and to my knowledge his work isn't considered especially political. I can't say confidently if Bill is a deserving candidate, but as others have suggested, political perspective or activism isn't a requirement.
Obviously Dylan is political but this does not mean the price was political. The Handke debacle seems a pretty clear indication they evaluate the litterary merit without regard to the politics of the author.
