Both the government and the opposition are bracing up on 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 are as confident as possible. Mrs. Sonia Gandhi who was present on the occasion, also echoed the same sentiment.<br/> <br/>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. <br/><br/>Meanwhile, the 207 member Congress not leaving anything to chance, has issued whip to its members . The Trinamul Congress and DMK have issued whips. <br/><br/>The 21 member BSP has not said anything so far on its strategy on the cut motions. The 13 party non-UPA, non-NDA grouping including the Left has said that they will be giving separate notices for cut motions. <br/><br/>These parties have also called for a Bharat Bandh tomorrow. BJP has said it will demand a division of votes on the cut motions to be moved in the Lok Sabha tomorrow.