Marx argued that once socialism had triumphed, the state would eventually:

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Marx's theory of the withering away of the state is well known. He believed that once socialism had triumphed, the state would gradually lose its power as communist ideals became more deeply ingrained in society. As societal divisions and exploitation disappeared, there would be no need for a centralized apparatus of force and coercion, like the state, to maintain order. The state would therefore gradually wither away and be replaced by a more decentralized system of governance.

Marx Argued That Once Socialism Had Triumphed, the State Would