why do some leninists insist on using the state as a means to achieve revolution

my local ML party insists on using the state as a means to archive revolution instead of going to communities and helping people. who really need it. in India there are Maoists(Naxalites) that go around helping and improving the lives of people according to the Indian government i just don't understand why this is. why wait for revolution when there are people who need help now.