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"We need to overthrow the system," says revolutionary communist Samir Khazar
Chicago-resident Khazar detailed his revolutionary vision for America, which he believes should be inspired by the ongoing student-led protests in Bangladesh
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A founding member of the Revolutionary Communists of America, Samir Khazar called for the complete overthrow of capitalism in the United States, advocating for an independent, self-organized working-class movement.
According to Khazar, both the Democratic and Republican parties are entrenched in a system that only benefits the elite. "The whole capitalist system needs to be overthrown. It’s going to require self-organizing, independent organizing of the working class," Khazar said.
Speaking to New India Abroad, Chicago-resident Khazar detailed his revolutionary vision for America, which he believes should be inspired by the ongoing student-led protests in Bangladesh. He pointed out that Bangladeshi activists successfully ousted Sheikh Hasina's government through mass organizing and now face the next step of forming a government that truly represents the working class.
"The same movement that overthrew the old government needs to become the new government instead of appointing liberal figures like Muhammad Yunus. We need them to be the president and prime minister, but not through the traditional voting system," Khazar told NIA.
Khazar’s revolutionary stance is deeply rooted in his personal history. Born in Karachi to parents of Bihari origin, his family’s migration story mirrors the upheavals of South Asia's political history. His parents fled Bihar during the Partition of India in 1947, relocating to Chittagong in what was then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
Following the creation of Bangladesh, his family moved again—this time to Pakistan, before eventually settling in the United States. Now a resident of Chicago, Khazar works in construction management while simultaneously leading the charge to create a revolutionary communist movement in America.
Reflecting on the global struggles that inspire his movement, Khazar emphasized the importance of studying international revolutions to understand the path forward. "As an organization, we make sure to study the international struggle of the working class. We publish updates on Bangladesh and Kenya in our newspaper. The struggles of these countries are a huge inspiration for us," he said.
Khazar also revealed that his organization had recently held an international meeting online to support the revolution in Bangladesh and strategize the next steps for revolutionary governance.
Despite the movement being in its early stages, the Revolutionary Communists of America have grown to around 700 members in just a few weeks. Khazar acknowledged the challenges ahead but is confident in their ability to make a significant impact. "Our goal is to grow to 10,000 members. Once we reach that critical mass, we can start becoming a real factor in the equation, in the movement," he said.
The group also maintains connections with international revolutionary parties, including the Inqalabi Communist Party in Pakistan, which is set to officially form in December.
Regarding South Asia, Khazar was critical of many established communist parties, particularly in India. He argued that many of these parties have "watered down Marxism" and support liberal capitalists rather than pursuing true revolutionary goals. "We do have a small group in India that we are connected with, and we are trying to build a revolutionary communist movement there as well," he told NIA.
"We say that we need to organize ourselves and overpower them, remove them from power. It’s a global struggle, and we’re just getting started," Khazar concluded.
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