How did Milovan Djilas characterize the new class?

Milovan Djilas characterized the "new class" as a distinct social group emerging from the political elite in communist societies, primarily consisting of party officials and bureaucrats who wielded power and privilege. He argued that this class operated primarily for its own interests, rather than for the proletariat or the ideals of socialism, leading to a betrayal of revolutionary principles. Djilas believed that this new class's dominance resulted in a form of exploitation akin to that of capitalist societies, ultimately undermining the original goals of communism.