Utpal Parrikar, the son of former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, said today he is putting his entire political career on the line by fighting the election against Atanasio 'Babush' Monserrate in Panaji, his father's constituency.

"It is not an easy fight," Utpal Parrikar said.

Utpal Parrikar will contest the February 14 Goa election as an independent candidate from Panaji after the BJP denied him a ticket and named controversial MLA Babush Monserrate for the seat.