, Jan. 7 -- Young protesters who spearheaded last year's mass uprising in Nepal are increasingly disillusioned with the interim government that came to power after weeks of violent demonstrations, accusing it of failing to deliver on promises to end corruption and ensure accountability.

Mukesh Awasti, 22, had planned to leave for Australia in September to study civil engineering. Instead, he joined protests in Kathmandu demanding an end to corruption and better governance. He was shot by security forces during the unrest and later lost a leg. From his hospital bed at the National Trauma Center in the capital, Awasti said he now regrets taking part in the movement.

"I gave up everything, but nothing has changed," he said. "Corruption has...