It seems every politician has a similar recipe when it comes to making speeches. Their central idea seems to be bending the idea of patriotism to suit what they do and what they want. Politicians getting slapped, rallies getting stoned, eggs being thrown, it just seems patriotism is getting a bad name thanks to all these people. What is it that patriotism means to us common people? Here's a simple 10 step guide expressing what patriotism is and isn't:

Labeling anyone who points out a flaw in our country a traitor isn't patriotism. Working towards sorting out that flaw is.

Believing India is only for Indians isn't patriotism. Accepting other cultures and treating them as guests is.