Both the government and the opposition are bracing up for the issue of cut motions in Lok Sabha against the duty hike on petroleum products and fertilizers prices. <br/><br/>The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and the UPA Chairperson, Mrs. Sonia Gandhi have expressed confidence that the UPA government will defeat the cut motions. Replying to a question on the issue on the sidelines of a function at Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Prime Minister said that they were as confident as possible. <br/><br/>Mrs. Sonia Gandhi who was present on the occasion, also echoed the same sentiment. In reply to a question on whether the ruling coalition will take the help from non-UPA parties, Dr. Singh talked about seeking support of right thinking people. Meanwhile, the 207 member Congress not leaving anything to chance, has issued whip to its members.<br/><br/>The BJP, Trinamool Congress and DMK have also issued whips. BJP says, it will demand a division of votes on the cut motions to be moved in the Lok Sabha today. <br/><br/>The 13-party non-UPA, non-NDA grouping including the Left has said that they will be giving separate notices for cut motions. These parties have also called for a Bharat Bandh today.