<p>The BJP is discussing the option of moving a no-confidence motion against Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar, according to a senior leader. </p>.<p>"This has been discussed," the leader, requesting anonymity, said. "But the first goal is to prove our majority and then get the Appropriation Bill passed."</p>.<p>Kumar has already disqualified three rebels - Ramesh Jarkiholi, Mahesh Kumathalli and R Shankar - and is yet to pronounce his order with respect to 14 other MLAs. If more MLAs are disqualified, it could lead to a legal battle as their prospects of contesting by-elections may be affected. </p>.<p>The BJP camp, however, expects Kumar himself to step down. </p>.<p>At a news conference on Thursday, Kumar explained the process involved in electing a new Speaker. "A new government doesn't mean a new Speaker will come. A new Speaker can be elected if I resign. If I don't resign and if the new government doesn't want me to continue, they will give me a notice. Within 15 days, I will have to fix a date. If there's a majority who don't want me, I'll go home. If the majority wants me, I’ll stay. But such a situation won't arise because I live a respectful life,” he said. </p>.<p>Earlier this week, Speaker threatened to resign and flashed before the Assembly a resignation letter from his pocket.</p>
<p>The BJP is discussing the option of moving a no-confidence motion against Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar, according to a senior leader. </p>.<p>"This has been discussed," the leader, requesting anonymity, said. "But the first goal is to prove our majority and then get the Appropriation Bill passed."</p>.<p>Kumar has already disqualified three rebels - Ramesh Jarkiholi, Mahesh Kumathalli and R Shankar - and is yet to pronounce his order with respect to 14 other MLAs. If more MLAs are disqualified, it could lead to a legal battle as their prospects of contesting by-elections may be affected. </p>.<p>The BJP camp, however, expects Kumar himself to step down. </p>.<p>At a news conference on Thursday, Kumar explained the process involved in electing a new Speaker. "A new government doesn't mean a new Speaker will come. A new Speaker can be elected if I resign. If I don't resign and if the new government doesn't want me to continue, they will give me a notice. Within 15 days, I will have to fix a date. If there's a majority who don't want me, I'll go home. If the majority wants me, I’ll stay. But such a situation won't arise because I live a respectful life,” he said. </p>.<p>Earlier this week, Speaker threatened to resign and flashed before the Assembly a resignation letter from his pocket.</p>